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Piceaglauca

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Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Picea (PY-see-uh)
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Species
glauca (GLAW-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time

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Category
Shrubs
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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