Picea pungens glauca |
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Description
Picea pungens 'Glauca' is a evergreen tree that grows 80' to 100' tall and 40' to 50' wide with needle like blue-green leaves. It requires full sun, low watering (drought tolerant), and will live in any well drained soil. Please note that Picea generally do 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
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
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.