C60-Picea / Spruce #5 Picea pun Glauca Slenderina Pendula/ Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea pungens 'Glauca Slenderina® Pendula'

COMMON NAME: Slenderina® Weeping Blue Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 5-20 ft. tall x 5-10 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate to Fast; up to 8-12 inches per year under ideal conditions

USDA ZONE: 3-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Weeping, Narrow

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; silver-blue

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: Cones

PLANT ORIGIN: Rocky Mountains in the United States

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.

PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Specimen, Containers.