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Picea alcoquiana Howells Tigertail
This Japanese species of Spruce is conical with graceful horizontal branches; if central leader is pruned out it will become more shrubby; unique green foliage with silver blue undersides, violet purple cones are breathtaking; an outstanding focal point
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Alcock's Spruce will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 40 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This tree 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. This species is not originally from North America.
Height
50 feet
Width
40 feet
Exposure
full sun
Water Needs
average to moist
Hardiness
Zone 4a-4a
Growth Rate
medium