Description

A fine evergreen accent shrub that grows very slowly into a cusion type plant, with tiny green needles close to the stems; an ideal size for garden or landscape use; reddish-brown cones add showy interest

Landscape Attributes

Pocono Red Spruce is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Pocono Red Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Pocono Red Spruce will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It has a low canopy, 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 is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.