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Sugar Loaf Sitka Spruce

Scientific name: Picea sitchensis 'Sugar Loaf'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:4 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This Sitka Spruce cultivar features light blue foliage with needles that twist at the tips.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer with a compact upright habit that forms a pyramidal shape at maturity. The needles seem to shimmer what with their bluish color. It will max out at 4’ in height and 4’ in width.

  Adaptation:
Put this specimen conifer on a moist site where is has acidic soil and full sun.

  Pests:
Considered to be pest free.
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