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Picea mariana 'Whitney'

Also Known As

  • Black Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

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Picea mariana 'Whitney' plant details

Picea mariana 'Whitney' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea mariana 'Whitney'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea mariana 'Whitney'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of several tiny witch's brooms found by Josh Horky and a group of several broom-hunters. This one is a miniature with yellow-green foliage, named for his wife, Whitney Horky.

Gardening facts about Picea mariana 'Whitney' plant

How to Grow Picea mariana 'Whitney'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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