
Picea pungens ‘Slenderina’
Colorado Blue Spruce - Slenderina®
A semi-dwarf weeping Colorado Blue Spruce. Bluer and more narrowly weeping than most other cultivars. Staking is recommended at least when young to start its upwards growth. Irregular central leader going in various directions. Grows 6′ high by 2′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Introduced by Eshraghi Nursery, Oregon.
Synonymous
Picea pugens var. glauca 'Slenderina', Picea pungens 'Slenderina Pendula'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Adaptable to various soils. Prefers slightly acidic soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed from spring to July.
Group: Intermediate
This maybe the same plant as ‘The Blues’ but under a different name.
