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Picea glauca 'Rita'

Also Known As

  • Rita Alberta Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Picea glauca 'Rita' plant details

Picea glauca 'Rita' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold, green and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 glauca 'Rita'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Rita'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A narrow conical Alberta spruce. Cream-yellow new growth lasts until early summer, darkening to green.

Gardening facts about Picea glauca 'Rita' plant

How to Grow Picea glauca 'Rita'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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