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Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'

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Blue Colorado spruce with good straight top shoot. Also available in larger sizes, prices on demand.. The size after 10 years is 3 meter. The needle colour is greyish blue. This plant is completely hardy.

Date taken : 01.02.2007

Family : Pinaceae

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© first picture : PlantenTuin Hulsdonk

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum, location picture : Iseli Nurseries, Boring OR, USA
. This plant has received the following award: AGM, Award of Garden Merit, 2012

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : conifer
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : conical
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
leaf colour : grey
fruit/seed colour : brown
leaf shape : needles
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
hardiness : completely hardy