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Picea glauca 'Hudsonii'

Also Known As

Picea glauca 'Hudsoni'
Hudsonii Alberta Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

3a-7b

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Picea glauca 'Hudsonii' plant details

Picea glauca 'Hudsonii' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea glauca 'Hudsonii'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Hudsonii'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A bushy pyramid with glaucous short blue foliage. Cones heavily.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Short, extremely blue needles on this form of White spruce. Very rare in the trade.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A slow-growing, dense, upright evergreen conifer with short blue needles. Small pointed cones can be ornamental., Perfers full sun in well-drained soil. 6' tall by 4' wide in 10 years.