A very decorative steel blue conifer that looks wonderful trailing on a bank or over a ledge. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 2m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Picea pungens ‘Glauca Prostrata’
A very decorative steel blue conifer that looks wonderful trailing on a bank or over a ledge
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| Species | pungens |
| Varietry | 'Glauca Prostrata' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate, Trailing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Ground cover, Walls |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Grafting |
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