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Iseli Fastigiata Colorado Blue Spruce-Columnar Evergreen 10 Gallon

Iseli Fastigiata Colorado Blue Spruce-Columnar Evergreen 10 Gallon

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Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiata' Information Page
Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiata'

Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiata'

Description

Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiata', commonly known as the Iseli Fastigiata Colorado Blue Spruce, is a striking evergreen conifer known for its narrow, columnar shape and vibrant blue needles. This cultivar is prized for its unique form and color, making it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a focal point in gardens, as a privacy screen, or in mixed borders. Its narrow form makes it suitable for smaller spaces where a traditional spruce might not fit.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiata'
  • Common Name Common Name: Iseli Fastigiata Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 10-15 feet tall, 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, when young
  • 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 conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy, sandy, or clay soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches as needed.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winds to prevent needle desiccation.
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