Overview
Picea asperata 'Blue Sky' is a tree, conical conifers in the genus Picea, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen, needle-like foliage. Picea asperata 'Blue Sky' 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 asperata is a species of spruce in the family Pinaceae. It is native to western China, from eastern Qinghai, southern Gansu and southwestern Shaanxi south to western Sichuan.
About the genus
A spruce is a tree of the genus Picea, a genus of some 37 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Picea is treated either in the subfamily Pinoideae, or the sole genus in its own subfamily Piceoideae.
Wikipedia contributors, "Spruce", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Spruce
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 asperata 'Blue Sky' 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 asperata 'Blue Sky'
- 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 asperata 'Blue Sky'?
Picea asperata 'Blue Sky' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Picea asperata 'Blue Sky' need?
Picea asperata 'Blue Sky' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Picea asperata 'Blue Sky' hardy in the UK?
Picea asperata 'Blue Sky' 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 asperata 'Blue Sky'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
