Picea pungens 'Otto Von Bismark'

Also Known As

Otto Von Bismark Colorado Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

2a-7b

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Picea pungens 'Otto Von Bismark' plant details

Picea pungens 'Otto Von Bismark' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. 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 pungens 'Otto Von Bismark'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: border plant, dwarf, formal-garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Otto Von Bismark'

USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is probably the same as Picea pungens 'First Bismarck' a vigorous, regularly symmetrical upright tree with dense regular tiers of blue foliage; nearly white when young that dates back to 1887 in Germany