Picea pungens Glauca

Picea pungens 'Glauca' (silver spruce) is one of the most popular species of decorative conifers, widely used in gardens and green spaces due to its intense color and regular shape.

 General description

Evergreen conifer tree, with regular conical crown and stiff, sharp needles, of color silver-blue to bluish-grey. The color is more intense in sunny areas.

 Dimensions

• Height at maturity: 15–25 m (in private gardens, grows more slowly)

• Width: 4–6 m

• Growth Rate: medium (20–30 cm/year)

 Growing conditions

• Exposure: full sun (essential for blue color)

• Soil: well drained, fertile, slightly acid - neutral

• Humidity: moderate; does not tolerate marshy soils

• Resistance: very good in frost (–30 °C), wind and urban pollution

Maintenance

• Does not require trimming; the shape can be easily corrected if needed

• Regular watering in the first years after planting

• Recommended mulching to maintain moisture

 Use in landscaping

• Tree lonely (focal point in the garden)

• Alignments or parks

• Public and residential gardens

• Appropriate and as natural Christmas tree outside

Advantages

• Special decorative color

• Very durable and long lasting

• Adaptable to difficult conditions