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Also Known As

  • Picea engelmannii 'Hopper Saguaro'
  • Hopper Saguaro Engelmann Spruce
  • Saguaro Engelmann Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 7'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Picea engelmania 'Saguaro' plant details

Picea engelmania 'Saguaro' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea engelmania 'Saguaro'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 7 FT tall
Uses: unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea engelmania 'Saguaro'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Loose, open branching sports very bright blue needles. The irregularly ascending branches make this unusual spruce look like a saguaro cactus!
A unique form of Engelmann spruce with many stiff upright branches. Beautiful blue coloration.

Gardening facts about Picea engelmania 'Saguaro' plant

How to Grow Picea engelmania 'Saguaro'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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