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Picea engelmannii 'U Turn'

Also Known As

  • U Turn Engelmann Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 2b-8b

Picea engelmannii 'U Turn' plant details

Picea engelmannii 'U Turn' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue, gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea engelmannii 'U Turn'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea engelmannii 'U Turn'

USDA Zones: 2b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short, thin, blue-green needles are densely set on the short branches of this very dwarf spruce.

Gardening facts about Picea engelmannii 'U Turn' plant

How to Grow Picea engelmannii 'U Turn'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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