Colorado Spruce. A rounded conifer with congested branches of blue-grey leaves in winter, in late spring becoming bright blue for the whole summer. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Picea pungens ‘Globosa’
A rounded conifer with congested branches of blue-grey leaves in winter, in late spring becoming bright blue for the whole summer.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Picea |
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Species | pungens |
Varietry | 'Globosa' |
Common Name | Colorado Spruce |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Pinaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, grey |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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