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Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'-Globe Colorado Blue Spruce-Compact evergreen for gardens 10 Gallon

Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'-Globe Colorado Blue Spruce-Compact evergreen for gardens 10 Gallon

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Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'

Description

Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa', commonly known as the Globe Colorado Blue Spruce, is a dwarf conifer known for its striking blue needles and compact, globe-shaped form. It is a popular choice for adding year-round color and texture to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for rock gardens, foundation plantings, and as a specimen plant. Its compact size makes it suitable for small gardens and container planting.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'
  • Common Name Common Name: Globe Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Not applicable
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other dwarf conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil with good air circulation
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in extreme cold
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winds to prevent needle desiccation
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