Colorado Spruce. A conical conifer with horizontal, dense branches of silver-blue foliage. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1.5m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Picea pungens ‘Koster’
A conical conifer with horizontal, dense branches of silver-blue foliage.
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| Species | pungens |
| Varietry | 'Koster' |
| Common Name | Colorado Spruce |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | silver, blue |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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