Picea purpurea

Also Known As

Picea likiangensis 'Purpurea'
Picea likiangensis var. purpurea
Purple-Coned Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-75'
W: 18'-30'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Picea purpurea plant details

Picea purpurea is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. and purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. 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 purpurea

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 75 FT - tall
Uses: showy cones, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea purpurea

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

A wonderful variety, this highly ornamental medium sized spruce (30-70') features cones which are a vivid violet-purple, it is a stunning color combination with the dark-green needles with a lovely blueish tint; grows up to one foot per year and is generally undemanding but makes a great specimen. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This beautiful evergreen conifer forms a very stunning, formal pyramid. The short needles are dark green with a light blue-gray tint and are held close to the stems. Produces a purple-violet cone that is very attractive against the dark backdrop. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

By: Garden World

A spectacular spruce from the Jade Dragon Mountains, the purplish red cones are perhaps the most ornamental of any spruce often listed as Picea purpurea.