Picea pungens 'Buchholz' (Buchholz Colorado Spruce)


Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusPicea
Speciespungens
Cultivar'Buchholz'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginFrom Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery, Oregon, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-30
Temperature (°F)-40
Height.5 - .75 m
Spread1 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeDwarf shrub, vertical ball shape.
LandscapeAccent, rockgarden or specimen plant.
PropagationGrafting or cuttings.
CultivationMoist, well drained soils in full to partial sun. Prefers acidic soils. Drought tolerant but may be susceptible to drought just after planting. Semi pollution tolerant but can be susceptible to salt.
PestsSpruce canker.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College (conifer collection), London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural Origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionScaly.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionHas scales.
Leaf DescriptionNeedles are 2 - 3 cm in length. Very pointy as well as being rigid, intense blue.
Colour DescriptionThe bark has a slight orange colour, lighter when young and darker when it matures. Buds are a greyish-yellow. The needles are a bluish-white.
Texture DescriptionCoarse in texture.

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