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Sparkler® Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens var. glauca 'MonWal'
Pronunciation: PY-see-a PUN-jenz GLAW-ka
SKU #03874
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall in 10 years; up to 60 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide with age.
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| Description | This distinctive new conifer heralds spring with bright yellow-gold new growth in stunning contrast to the mature blue-green foliage. Discovered by a Monrovia craftsman in Oregon, its handsome pyramidal form with a dense, slower growing habit is ideal for use as an evergreen accent, windbreak or tall screen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Switch Grass (Panicum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers humus rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply at regular intervals during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| History | This seedling selection of Picea glauca pungens was discovered in 2007 by Monrovia craftsman Bob Wallace in Oregon. |
Details
| Description | This distinctive new conifer heralds spring with bright yellow-gold new growth in stunning contrast to the mature blue-green foliage. Discovered by a Monrovia craftsman in Oregon, its handsome pyramidal form with a dense, slower growing habit is ideal for use as an evergreen accent, windbreak or tall screen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Switch Grass (Panicum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers humus rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply at regular intervals during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| History | This seedling selection of Picea glauca pungens was discovered in 2007 by Monrovia craftsman Bob Wallace in Oregon. |
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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.