Pyramidal, evergreen tree. Foliage can be variable blue-green to silver-gray, pick the color you want. Growth rate is slow to medium. Dense and tight, so no pruning is required; if given enough room. Very adaptable once established. Botanical Name- Picea pungens ‘Glauca’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh PUN-jenz GLAW-kuh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 50 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; but tolerant of most soils except wet Current Size- 5′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Green Giant Hybrid Arborvitae – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – 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
