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Picea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty'

Also Known As

  • Humpty Dumpty Alberta Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 3b-8b

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Picea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty' plant details

Picea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, trough garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty'

USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The habit of this extremely dense, Alberta-type plant explains it name: short and plump, kind of egg-shaped, like Humpty Dumpty. With nearly equal base width and height, it forms an almost perfect pyramid that is only two-thirds the size of 'Conica.' Found as a witch's broom and introduced by Iseli Nursery.
DWARF, The habit of this extremely dense, Alberta-type plant explains it name: short and plump, kind of egg-shaped, like Humpty Dumpty. With nearly equal base width and height, it forms an almost perfect pyramid that is only two-thirds the size of 'Conica.' Found as a witch's broom and introduced by Iseli Nursery.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Picea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty' plant

How to Grow Picea glauca 'Humpty Dumpty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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