Picea pungens x meyeri

Also Known As

Hybrid Blue Spruce
Meyer's Blue Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'
W: 3'

planting zones

3a-6b

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Picea pungens x meyeri plant details

Picea pungens x meyeri is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 x meyeri

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, spiky, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens x meyeri

USDA Zones: 3a - 6b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An upright somewhat twisted contorted blue spruce with incredibly thick stiff needles, if you fall into this you are likely to come out looking like the pinhead guy from Hellraiser, quite unlike any other spruce we grow.