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Picea pungens 'Filip's Blue Compact'

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 4'-8'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Picea pungens 'Filip's Blue Compact' plant details

Picea pungens 'Filip's Blue Compact' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Filip's Blue Compact'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Filip's Blue Compact'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new selection from Edwin Smits Nursery in The Netherlands is a nice compact dwarf with electrifying blue foliage!

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Filip's Blue Compact' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Filip's Blue Compact'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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