Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Originating from the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming and Colorado, USA, Picea pungens forms a tall stately upright growing conifer that is ideal for adding structure to the garden during the winter months. It will thrive on any fertile, moisture-retentive but free draining soil with a neutral to acidic pH. The stiff needles curve upwards and are covered in a silvery glaucous wax that gives the tree its characteristic blue colour. The cylindrical cones start off green, turning pale brown as they ripen.

Picea pungens is a slow-growing tree. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in full fun. It looks particularly good when planted with other contrasting conifers and heathers.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyesyes
Plantyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes

Picea and wildlife

Picea has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Picea poisonous?

Picea has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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