- Family :
- Pinaceae
- Origin :
- Indigenous
- Hardiness :
- 2b
- Exposition :
- Sun or partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 4 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 1 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- None
- Crown shape :
- Conical shape
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Growth rate :
- Fast
- Soil and moisture :
- Prefers a rich, fresh and well drained soil; It is not demanding in terms of soil type or pH.
- Tolerance to road salts :
- Low
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Average
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Rot, crown gall, needle cast (Lophodermium piceae) and leaf rust.
- Special comments :
- Stiff branches densely covered with blue-green spines; It will benefit from being planted in a relatively protected area; Resilience to harsh winter conditions.
It has attractive, grayish-green foliage that emerges light green in spring. The needles are very decorative and remain grayish green throughout the winter.