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Picea pungens 'Bakeri'

Family Pinaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   2a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 3.5 - 6 m (11 - 20 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, matte, fine textured, fragrant and evergreen foliage that is medium green and greyish azure in colour. The bark is fragrant and fissured in texture. The cones are showy. Picea pungens 'Bakeri' (baker blue spruce) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Picea pungens 'Bakeri' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions Thorns can make Picea pungens 'Bakeri' (baker blue spruce) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.