Byland’s Blue is a dwarf, very compact blue Colorado blue spruce that retains its globe-shape because of its multiple growing points resulting in a symmetrical form. It has short, medium blue coloured needles and requires no pruning since it does not bolt into a single leader. The growth rate is slow (30% less than P. pungens ‘Globosa’) and consistent. Excellent accent evergreen for small spaces.
Attributes
Type: Evergreen Shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded
Mature Height: 60 – 90cm (2 – 3ft.)
Mature Spread: 60 – 90cm (2 – 3ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Birds
Ornamental Features
Foliage Colour: Blue-green needles
Care
General Maintenance: No pruning necessary.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Grows easily in moist, slightly acidic, loose, sandy or gravelly loam to fine clay soils.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.