Potentially large, pyramidal evergreen tree.Foliage is dark to medium green. Cones emerge bright purple maturing to light brown and hang under the branch. Very durable once established. Medium to fast growth rate. Botanical Name- Picea abies Pronunciation- PY-see-uh AY-beez Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 30 ft Mature Height- 60 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but tolerant of average soils Current Size- 5′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Sweet Sugar Tyme Crabapple – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PD3 1 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
