SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea engelmannii 'Bush’s Lace'

COMMON NAME: Bush’s Lace Engelmann Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 25 feet tall by 6 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast; up to 15+ inches per year under ideal conditions

USDA ZONE: 3-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements; adapted to cold, windy conditions and mountain climates

HABIT (FORM): Narrow upright with a strong central leader and slightly irregular, drooping branches

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Bluish-green needles with a fine texture

FLOWERS: Non-flowering conifer; produces typical spruce cones

PLANT ORIGIN: Western United States

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, Border, Hedge, Screen, Woodland, Topiary.