Picea sitchensis 'Midget' - 20-25 CM C5

Description
The Sitka spruce 'Midget' (Picea sitchensis) is a large tree that grows compactly and usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and a width of approx. 80 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-grey in colour. Decorative cones adorn Picea sitchensis 'Midget' from August. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* wind resistant

leaves
The Sitka spruce 'Midget' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-grey, prickly.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Sitka spruce 'Midget' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sitka spruce 'Midget' is a compact growing large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m 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
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 cones of Picea sitchensis 'Midget' are large and appear from August.

Use
Solitary

Root
Picea sitchensis 'Midget' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branching roots.