Picea glauca 'Laurin'

Also Known As

Laurin Alberta Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-7b

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Picea glauca 'Laurin' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea glauca 'Laurin'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Laurin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Is an Alberta spruce that will be very small. One site says P. 'Laurin' will be 12"x4" in 10 years. The dark green needles cover the pyramidal plant. Full sun to keep the plant tight and bushy.

By: Gossler Farms

Picea glauca 'Laurin' - A miniature upright variety of White spruce. Very slow growing with good green color. Plant will be 30 inches high in 20 years. First introduced in 1972 by Arnold Holstein from West Germany. Grows less then one inch a year.