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Buy Picea glauca 'Sanders Blue'

Also Known As

  • Picea 'Sander's Blue'
  • Sanders Blue Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Picea glauca 'Sanders Blue' plant details

Picea glauca 'Sanders Blue' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea glauca 'Sanders Blue'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Sanders Blue'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Alberta spruce has a definite blue cast to the needles. The cone shaped plant will eventually get to 5'-6'.
Picea glauca 'Sander's Blue' - A blue dwarf form of Alberta Spruce. Leaves are for the most part blue with some green needles, giving it a nice dappled look. Grows about 4-6" a year. Very nice for small gardens and along paths. Found around 1986.

Gardening facts about Picea glauca 'Sanders Blue' plant

How to Grow Picea glauca 'Sanders Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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