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Hardiness
Zones:
4-7 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Slow |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial
shade; moderately moist, well drained soil but will grow in sand
and heavy clay |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Slender trunk; short ascending
branches; narrow pyramidal habit
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Height:
50 to 60’
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Width:
15 to 25’ |
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Leaf:
.5 to 1" overlapping flat
needles; glossy dark green above with 2 white lines on lower side
(silvery underside); sharp pointed |
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Flower/Fruit:
Nonshowy purple flowers;
1.2 to 2" cones; blue black when young, cinnamon brown with
age
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Comments:
One
of the most attractive and adoptable spruces; prefers a dry atmosphere
and protection from wind; bark scales off in plates
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Cultivars:
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