Picea glauca Blue Teardrop #6
Picea glauca Blue Teardrop #6
Blue Teardrop White Spruce
Dwarf pyramidal form. blue-green foliage
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This white spruce is named for its dwarf, pyramidal form, and blue-green foliage. Its needles are very small and dense branching produces a tight form. Perfect for use as a specimen or outdoor Christmas tree where space is limited. Excellent hardiness. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant once established.
Botanical Name- Picea glauca Blue Teardrop
Pronunciation- PY-see-uh GLAW-kuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 2.5 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, evenly moist, well-drained
Current Size- #6
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Palouse Mugo Pine – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Tree
- 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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