Engleman Spruce
Picea engelmannii 'Bush's Lace'
A superb selection of Engelmann Spruce that develops a strong central leader with pendulous branches which in time create a gray-blue skirt around the base of the tree. Its beautiful blue color and habit make it a nice alternative to Picea glauca 'Pendula'.
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 40 feet tall and 15 feet wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Pyramidal |
| Foliage color: | Blue-green |
| Item no.: | 3326 |
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Care Information
Well adapted to the moist, acidic sites west of the Cascades Mountain range. Will do poorly on very dry soils. Better pest tolerance to spruce spider mites than other Picea species.
Design Ideas
A striking accent conifer for smaller gardens.
A superb selection of Engelmann Spruce that develops a strong central leader with pendulous branches which in time create a gray-blue skirt around the base of the tree. Its beautiful blue color and habit make it a nice alternative to Picea glauca 'Pendula'.
Care Information
Well adapted to the moist, acidic sites west of the Cascades Mountain range. Will do poorly on very dry soils. Better pest tolerance to spruce spider mites than other Picea species.
Design Ideas
A striking accent conifer for smaller gardens.
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 40 feet tall and 15 feet wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Pyramidal |
| Foliage color: | Blue-green |
| Item no.: | 3326 |
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