Overview
Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' is a tree, conical conifers in the genus Picea, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen, needle-like foliage. Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen tree, woodland garden and hedging.
About
Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' is a cultivar of Picea, a genus of evergreen coniferous trees known for their stiff, needle-shaped foliage and elongated leathery cones at shoot tips. This cultivar forms a conical tree with evergreen, needle-like leaves. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered south- or west-facing aspects with well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable as a specimen tree, for woodland gardens, or hedging, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Picea
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Tree, Conical
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Needle-like
- Suggested uses
- Specimen tree, Woodland garden, Hedging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to most pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to most diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star'?
Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' need?
Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' hardy in the UK?
Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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- Picea abies 'Gold Nugget'
- Picea abies 'Honey Pot'
- Picea abies 'Norrköping'
- Picea abies 'Pendula Major'
- Picea abies 'Punahilkka'
- Picea abies 'Saint Mary's Broom'