Picea pungens glauca 'Globosa' |
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Globe Blue Spruce |
Description
The glauca 'Globosa' is a dwarf blue Spruce shrub, with a slow growth in a rounded form, 3' tall and 5' wide. Foliage is stiff and bristly, blue green to silver green needles. It prefers acidic, well draining, rich soil in full sun. It does better with medium amount of watering. Please note that Picea does not grow well in Sunset Zones 8 and 9.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.