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Picea retroflexa

Also Known As

  • Green Dragon Spruce
  • Tapao Shan Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 15'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Picea retroflexa plant details

Picea retroflexa is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea retroflexa

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 0 - 10 FT - wide, 0 - 15 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, distinctive bark, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea retroflexa

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare from China, this large (P. asperata related) conifer sports stiff blue-green needles in a brush-like arrangement and exfoliating grey bark; from western Szechwan. S/M

Gardening facts about Picea retroflexa plant

How to Grow Picea retroflexa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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