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Picea pungens 'Thomsen'

Also Known As

  • Picea pungens 'Thompsen'
  • Thompsen Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Thomsen Colorado Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-40'
  • W: 8'-20'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Picea pungens 'Thomsen' plant details

Picea pungens 'Thomsen' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Thomsen'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Thomsen'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An upright, pyramid-shaped spruce with bright blue foliage. Found in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Thomsen' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Thomsen'

  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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