Picea pungens 'Gloria'
Common name
Colorado Spruce
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
The spruces are evergreen trees with a single trunk and regular annual tiers of horizontal branches forming a narrow to conical crown. They are found across the northern hemisphere, as a major constituent of the boreal forest above and below the Arctic Circle southwards down the main mountain chains of Europe, North America and Asia.
Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery, Picea pungens 'Gloria' is a ground spreading low growing silver/blue conifer, suitable for small gardens.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green- blue needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 Litre.
Ultimate Height: 1m.
Ultimate Spread: 0.5m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: Perfect for rock gardens.