A very dense, slow growing evergreen. The needles are bi-color bluish-green and sharp. The plant starts out a dense globe, then with age, develops a leader and becomes a dense, fat cone. Grows about 1-6″ per year. Botanical Name- Picea sitchensis ‘Papoose’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh sit-CHEN-sis Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ – woodland synergy, bright variegation Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
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
