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Also Known As

  • Brynek Colorado Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Picea pungens 'Brynek' plant details

Picea pungens 'Brynek' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Brynek'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, globose, miniature, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Brynek'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact, globose spruce with blue-green foliage. Originated a seedling selection from seed collected in the Brynek Forest of Poland.
Very compact selection with steel-blue, prickly needles. Growing 1-1.5 inches per year will be approximately 12-18 inches in 10 years. As with many spruce drought resistant when established. A seedling selection from the Brynek Forest District by Slawomir Skorka of Warsaw, Poland in 1983.

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Brynek' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Brynek'

  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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