Picea pungens 'Lucky Strike' - LIN. 12-15 CM

Description
The Colorado spruce 'Lucky Strike' (Picea pungens) is a tree that grows in a conical, bizarre, loose shape and usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and a width of around 1 metre. Decorative cones adorn Picea pungens 'Lucky Strike' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* decorative cones

Bark
Deeply fissured, scaly bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Colorado spruce 'Lucky Strike' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Colorado spruce 'Lucky Strike' is a conical, bizarre and loose-growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

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 soil 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 cylindrical cones of Picea pungens 'Lucky Strike' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary