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.

By: Garden World

Small, light brown cones make a nice contrast against the blue-green needles of this slow growing upright white spruce.

By: Bloom River Gardens

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.