Picea abies 'Suncrest'

Also Known As

Picea abies 'Suncrest #2'
Picea abies 'Suncrest Pyramid'
Suncrest #2 Norway Spruce
Suncrest Norway Spruce
Suncrest Pyramid Norway Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 18"-60"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Picea abies 'Suncrest' plant details

Picea abies 'Suncrest' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Suncrest'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 60 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Suncrest'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf cushion-form with bluish needles and distinct brown buds. Unlike varieties of Picea pungens that are blue, this Norway variety appears to have a small amount of green-leafed interior foliage, making the blue stand out!