Overview
Picea parviflora 'Glauca' is a tree, conical conifers in the genus Picea, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen, needle-like foliage. Picea parviflora 'Glauca' 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 parviflora 'Glauca' is a conical evergreen tree cultivar within the Picea genus, known for its stiff, needle-shaped foliage that grows individually along the branches. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, ideally in full sun or partial shade with sheltered exposure. Suitable for use as a specimen tree, in woodland gardens, or for hedging, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is of interest during spring and summer seasons.
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 parviflora 'Glauca' 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 parviflora 'Glauca'
- 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 parviflora 'Glauca'?
Picea parviflora 'Glauca' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Picea parviflora 'Glauca' need?
Picea parviflora 'Glauca' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Picea parviflora 'Glauca' hardy in the UK?
Picea parviflora 'Glauca' 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 parviflora 'Glauca'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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