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Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo'

Also Known As

  • Blue Magoo Engelmann Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

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Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo' plant details

Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. and purple and red fruit. Grows well with 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 engelmannii 'Blue Magoo'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 4 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, pyramidal, rock garden, showy cones, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

New growth hangs, making the otherwise upright plant appear to have weeping tertiary branches. The growth stiffens by summer. Purple-red cones in spring. Most would confuse this for an unusual Picea pungens.
A striking upright Spruce with short, gray-blue needles. New growth in spring droops giving this selection a lovely "weeping" look. Tiny red cones in spring mature to dark brown by summer. Discovered and introduced by Buchholz Nursery.

Gardening facts about Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo' plant

How to Grow Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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