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Picea sitchensis 'Christine Berkau'

Also Known As

  • Christine Berkau Sitka Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

Picea sitchensis 'Christine Berkau' plant details

Picea sitchensis 'Christine Berkau' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. 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 sitchensis 'Christine Berkau'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea sitchensis 'Christine Berkau'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rather slow-growing spruce with bright, two-tone (blue and green) needles. A unique miniature that looks right at home in a rock garden.

Gardening facts about Picea sitchensis 'Christine Berkau' plant

How to Grow Picea sitchensis 'Christine Berkau'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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