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Picea abies 'Cranstonii'

Also Known As

  • Cranston Spruce
  • Cranstonii Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 35'-50'
  • W: 20'-33'

planting zones

  • 4a-7b

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Picea abies 'Cranstonii' plant details

Picea abies 'Cranstonii' is an evergreen conifer tree with green 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 abies 'Cranstonii'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 33 FT - wide, 35 FT - 50 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Cranstonii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A snake spruce similar in habit to 'Virgata' but more prone to coning on the branch tips on the manner of 'Acrocona' originating at Cranston Nursery in England around 1840.

Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Cranstonii' plant

How to Grow Picea abies 'Cranstonii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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