Picea mariorika 'Machala' - Liners bare root

Description
The Spruce 'Machala' (Picea mariorika) is a small shrub that grows broad and flat and usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and a width of approx. 80 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are grey-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Picea x lutzii.

leaves
The Spruce 'Machala' is evergreen. Its needles are grey-green.

Frost hardiness
The Spruce 'Machala' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spruce 'Machala' is a broad and flat-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Use
Solitary