| Description | A dense, blue foliage Spruce that is small in size as compared to some of its relatives. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (PIE-see-a)(PUN-genz) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Trees Coniferous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8, AHS 1-8 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Leaves | single needles, diamond shaped, soft feathery blue |
| Dimensions | At least 16 feet in height by almost equal spread |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Misc Facts | "Genus name is reportedly derived from the Latin word pix meaning pitch in reference to the sticky resin typically found in spruce bark". (#202) |
| Author's Notes | A plant in my yard has grown from a small 3 foot container plant to a 15 feet tall by 16 foot spread plant in a little under 8 years. (Update) 18-20 by 16-18 feet. |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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