Photo by Conifer Kingdom
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Also Known As
- Colorado Spruce
Picea pungens 'Utica' plant details
Picea pungens 'Utica' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Utica'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 30 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Uses: compact, container plant, globose, miniature, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Utica'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This incredibly bright-blue spruce was found as a seedling in upstate New York by Pete Gerard. It has a nice, slow growth rate and outstanding color.
By: Conifer Kingdom
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Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Utica' plant
How to Grow Picea pungens 'Utica'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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