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.
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								| Generic | Picea  | 
		
|---|---|
| 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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