Short, strictly weeping branches adorn the length of this dark green spruce with a tall, extremely narrow, weeping habit. The very unique form will be useful in small gardens in need of a vertical accent with little horizontal space to spare. Staking can be advantageous to insure its stability. Botanical Name- Picea rubens ‘Lake Street Steeple’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh ROO-benz Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 20 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Angel Falls Eastern White Pine – 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 – 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
