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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.

Gardening facts about Picea sitchensis 'Renken' plant

How to Grow Picea sitchensis 'Renken'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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