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Also Known As

  • Early Cones Colorado Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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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.
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!
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.

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Early Cones' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Early Cones'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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