Picea glauca Sander's Blue #6
Picea glauca Sander's Blue #6
Sanders Blue Alberta Spruce
Dwarf conifer with colorful foliage
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A dense, slow-growing dwarf white spruce that displays soft blue-gray new growth maturing to blue green. Forms a narrow, conical shape and provides strong vertical accent and texture in landscapes. Best color develops in full sun with good air circulation. Consistent moisture and well-drained soil are important to prevent stress and pest issues. Shelters songbirds and small mammals.
Botanical Name- Picea glauca ‘Sanders Blue’
Pronunciation- PY-see-uh GLAW-kuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils
Current Size- #6
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Berberis thunbergii - barberry
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
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