Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'/ abies 'Pendula' Double Graft Spruce 24-30"

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Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' and Abies 'Pendula' Double Graft Spruce are two distinct cultivars of evergreen conifers that have been grafted together to form a unique, double-grafted tree. Here are some of their characteristics:

Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa':

  1. Growth habit: Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' has a rounded and dense growth habit, forming a compact, globe-shaped mound. It typically reaches a height and width of 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) at maturity.

  2. Needles: The needles of 'Glauca Globosa' are around 2.5 cm (1 inch) long, stiff, and sharply pointed. They are a striking blue-gray color and densely cover the tree's branches.

  3. Cones: The cones of 'Glauca Globosa' are relatively small, measuring around 6-10 cm (2.5-4 inches) long and 3-4 cm (1-1.5 inches) wide. They are egg-shaped and have a purplish hue, maturing to a light brown color.

  4. Sun and soil requirements: This cultivar prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soils. It is hardy in USDA zones 2 to 8.

  5. Landscape uses: Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' is a popular ornamental tree for landscaping, providing a low-maintenance, year-round accent in any garden or landscape. It is often used as a specimen tree or as part of a mixed border with other conifers and deciduous trees.

Abies 'Pendula' Double Graft Spruce:

  1. Growth habit: Abies 'Pendula' has a weeping growth habit, with branches that droop downward and form a graceful, cascading form. It can reach a height of up to 4 meters (13 feet) and a spread of up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) at maturity.

  2. Needles: The needles of 'Pendula' are around 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2 inches) long, soft, and flattened. They are arranged in spirals around the twigs and are a deep green color.

  3. Cones: The cones of 'Pendula' are relatively small, measuring around 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) long and 4-6 cm (1.5-2.5 inches) wide. They are cylindrical in shape and have a purplish hue, maturing to a light brown color.

  4. Sun and soil requirements: This cultivar prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soils. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7.

  5. Landscape uses: Abies 'Pendula' is a striking ornamental tree for landscaping, providing a unique and eye-catching feature in any garden or landscape. It is often used as a specimen tree or as part of a mixed border with other conifers and deciduous trees.