A beautiful conifer bearing striking silvery-blue leaves
. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1.6m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Description
Additional information
Generic | Picea |
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Species | pungens |
Varietry | 'Thomsen' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Pinaceae |
Spread | 1.6m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Conical |
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 | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
Propagation | Grafting |
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