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“Fire Wise” plants are not fireproof. These plants, when maintained properly, have a higher fire resistance reducing fire danger. This list is built on the recommendations of local governments and the Diablo Firesafe Council
Papoose Dwarf Sitka Spruce
Picea sitchensis 'Papoose'
Height: 5 feet
Spread: 5 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 5b
Description:
A slow growing evergreen shrub which displays a dense globular habit; buds open to reveal lime green new foliage, and silver blue needles reveal green undersides; a stunning choice to create interest in the smaller home landscape
Ornamental Features
Papoose Dwarf Sitka Spruce has attractive silvery blue foliage with green undersides which emerges lime green in spring on a dwarf conifer with a round habit of growth. The small needles are highly ornamental and remain silvery blue throughout the winter.
Landscape Attributes
Papoose Dwarf Sitka Spruce is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Papoose Dwarf Sitka Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Papoose Dwarf Sitka Spruce will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.
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