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PICEA pungens 'Glauca'
Commonly known as Blue spruce
Plant Details
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Good to knowNatural variant of the Colorado spruce
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Pests & DiseasesRed spider mite
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Place of originUSA (southern Rocky Mountains - Wyoming to Colorado)
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EvergreenStiff, stout, sharp-pointed, 4-sided leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long covered in glaucous wax
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Fully hardy
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Blue
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Conifer
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TreeScaly, purplish brown bark and stout, orange-brown shoots
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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ConicalTo columnar
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Picea - Growing Guide