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.
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| 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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| Maintenance | |
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