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Picea engelmannii 'Lobo'

Also Known As

  • Lobo Engelmann Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 2b-8b

Picea engelmannii 'Lobo' plant details

Picea engelmannii 'Lobo' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green 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 'Lobo'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, globose, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea engelmannii 'Lobo'

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

An excellent dwarf selection with short, bright blue needles that are fairly long. One of Jerry Morris's Rocky Mountain selections.

Gardening facts about Picea engelmannii 'Lobo' plant

How to Grow Picea engelmannii 'Lobo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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