Buy Picea pungens 'Early Cones'

Also Known As

Early Cones Colorado Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

3a-9b

#3 Container | $159.99

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Picea pungens 'Early Cones' plant details

Picea pungens 'Early Cones' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. and brown and red fruit. 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 pungens 'Early Cones'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Early Cones'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright blue foliage is accented by numerous cones at the branch tips. Cones emerge a reddish color, fading to brown by late spring.

By: Conifer Kingdom

I saw this plant in August at Talon Buchholz’s nursery and was amazed. The blue needles appear on a horizontal branch structure. The cones cover the plant even on small specimens. Only 5 plants available!

By: Gossler Farms

Picea pungens 'Early Cones' - Dwarf Colorado Spruce Bright blue foliage with many cones at an early age protruding from the branch tips. Spring cones emerge a red color, fading to brown by late spring. Full sun.