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Also Known As

  • Joshua White Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Picea glauca 'Joshua' plant details

Picea glauca 'Joshua' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. 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 glauca 'Joshua'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Joshua'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cream-colored new growth is the distinguishing characteristic of this upright, pyramidal conifer. It was named after Joshua Forinash, who died of leukemia. The original plant was found by John Souchak.

Gardening facts about Picea glauca 'Joshua' plant

How to Grow Picea glauca 'Joshua'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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