SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea glauca 'Whiskey Blue Hills'

COMMON NAME: Whiskey Blue Hills Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 15 ft. tall x 12 ft. wide if left in natural form

GROWTH RATE: Fast (up to 12+ inches per year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 3-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Broad Upright; strong pyramidal, semi-compact habit.

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; attractive powdery blue needles.

FLOWERS: N/A

FRUIT: N/A

PLANT ORIGIN: Northern regions of North America (does not include Tennessee)

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