Iseli Fastigiate Colorado Spruce
Picea pungens 'Iseli fastigiate'
SKU
04463
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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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Blooms By Bladeworks
1440 Blairs Ferry Rd. Marion IA 52302
- Earl May Garden Center
5155 Northland Ave. N.e. Cedar Rapids IA 52402
- Culver's Garden
1682 Dubuque Road Marion IA 52302
- Lowe's
5300 Blairs Forest Blvd. Ne Cedar Rapids IA 52402
| Botanical Pronunciation | PI-see-a PUN-jenz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 40 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide, with age. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Salvia (Salvia); Potentilla (Potentilla); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!