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Picea glauca 'Coerulea'

Also Known As

  • Picea glauca 'Caerulea'
  • Caerulea Dwarf White Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 3"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Picea glauca 'Coerulea' plant details

Picea glauca 'Coerulea' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea glauca 'Coerulea'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Coerulea'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bluish-silver needles and an irregular but upright growth habit. New spring cones are pink, setting off a nice contrast against the blue needles. Extremely hardy.
Small, light brown cones make a nice contrast against the blue-green needles of this slow growing upright white spruce.
Picea glauca 'Caerulea' - A dwarf upright evergreen with irregular growth, short silver-blue needles. Tiny light brown cones are a nice addition to this cultivar. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil.

Gardening facts about Picea glauca 'Coerulea' plant

How to Grow Picea glauca 'Coerulea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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