Picea sitchensis 'Uncle Wiley'

Also Known As

Uncle Wiley Sitka Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 30"
W: 24"

planting zones

5b-9b

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Picea sitchensis 'Uncle Wiley' plant details

Picea sitchensis 'Uncle Wiley' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Uncle Wiley'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea sitchensis 'Uncle Wiley'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pointed needles have a lovely blue and green appearance on this new dwarf spruce. This cultivar originated as a witch's broom at University of Oregon, discovered by Doug Wilson and named for his son, Wiley. A lovely, slow-growing spruce with a nice two-to