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Picea pungens 'Hoopsii'

Family Pinaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   2a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 9 - 15 m (30 - 50 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 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 The showy matte foliage is greyish blue in colour, medium in texture, aromatic and evergreen. Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' (Colorado spruce) produces showy cones fruit. This plant has fissured bark that is aromatic. A specimen plant, Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' (Colorado spruce) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics This conifer attracts birds to your garden. Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' tolerates drought, pollution and salt. During the winter, Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' continues to provide interest in your garden.