Iseli Fastigiate Colorado Spruce
Picea pungens 'Iseli fastigiate'
Description | A distinctive Colorado spruce featuring bright blue needles and upward facing branches on a more narrow, columnar form than the species. New foliage emerges blue in spring. Rough gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. Great for use as a vertical landscape specimen or focal point when space is a consideration. Evergreen. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide, in 10 years. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
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Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Salvia (Salvia); Potentilla (Potentilla); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus) |
Care | Prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers consistent moisture but can tolerate periodic drought; avoid soggy soils. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7

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