Picea pungens glauca 'Globosa'

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.