Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' - 10-12 CM BARE ROOT

Description
The Colorado spruce 'Glauca Globosa' (Picea pungens) is a small shrub that grows spherically and usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and a width of around 3 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are silver-blue in colour. Decorative light brown cones adorn Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* Decorative cones * Not suitable for overbuilding

Leaves
The Colorado spruce 'Glauca Globosa' is evergreen. Its needles are silver-blue and prickly.

Bark
Dark grey, deeply fissured, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Colorado spruce 'Glauca Globosa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Colorado spruce 'Glauca Globosa' is a small, spherical shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 7 - 8 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Fruit
The light brown cones of Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, heather garden, rock garden