Family: Pinaceae
Scientific Name: Picea pungens prostrata
Common Name: Picea Prostrata
Description | Picea prostrata is a catch all group of Spruce that have a prostrate spreading growth. |
Plant Type | All Plants, Dwarf Conifers |
Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Leaves | glaucous blue stiff needles |
Dimensions | 12-18 inches in height by a spread of 5-6 feet, 6-12" per year, prostrate growth habit |
Maintenance | Many of the prostrate spruce like to produce an upright leader and this should be removed. |
Propagation | Graphs made from lateral branches will tend to from a prostrate plant. |
Notes & Reference | #34-Blooms of Bressingham Gardens Plants (Adrian Bloom), #38-Conifers for your Garden (Adrian Bloom) |
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