Picea sitchensis 'Renken'

Also Known As

Dwarf Sitka Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-8b

Picea sitchensis 'Renken' plant details

Picea sitchensis 'Renken' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features fuzzy texture. 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 'Renken'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, dwarf, miniature, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea sitchensis 'Renken'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
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

My father's home in Brookings, Oregon had Sitka trees with trunks 9-10 feet wide so this sport is truly a find. Growing one-inch a year to form a globe about a foot around in 10 years makes it a great candidate for tight spaces.