SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea glauca var. densata 'MonChet' Sunburst™ PPAF

COMMON NAME: Sunburst™ Black Hills Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 30 ft. tall x 15 ft. wide; up to 50 ft. tall x 25 ft. wide in ideal conditions

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 2-8

EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Compact, Conical, Dense

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; blue-green mature foliage with bright yellow new growth.

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: Small tan cones

PLANT ORIGIN: Primarily concentrated in the Black Hills of South Dakota and extends into the surrounding areas, including parts of Wyoming

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.

PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Specimen, Windbreak, Screening, Privacy, Containers