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Iseli Fastigiate Colorado Spruce
Picea pungens 'Iseli fastigiate'
Pronunciation: PI-see-a PUN-jenz
SKU #04463
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide, in 10 years.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Salvia (Salvia); Potentilla (Potentilla); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Salvia (Salvia); Potentilla (Potentilla); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Smoke Tree (Cotinus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.