Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' – Picea pungens 'Hoopsii'

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Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' – Picea pungens 'Hoopsii'

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Broad, pyramidal tree with dense, regular and more or less horizontal branching. The tree can grow to approx. 10 - 15 m in height and 5 m in width. The trunk is greyish brown, turning greyish black later, deeply scaled: the bare twigs are orange-brown. The intensely silvery blue colour of the stiff, very pointy, closely grouped needles is striking. Its long, cylindrical cones are green at first and turn yellowish brown as they ripen. This Picea makes little demands when it comes to soil type but does require a sunny site. It tolerates dryness better than other spruces and is resistant to urban climates and air pollution. 'Hoopsii' is one of the best blue spruces.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 m
Crown
broad pyramidal, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark greyish black, scaled, twigs glossy orange-brown
Leaf
stiff, pointy needles, intensely silvery blue, 2 - 3 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable
Fruits
hanging, cylindrical cones, 4 - 10 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutrient-rich, moisture-retentive, preferably not too acidic
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas
Shape
specimen conifer
Origin
Grootendorst, Boskoop, Netherlands, 1958
Specimen conifer acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown bluegreen greygreen average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Picea pungens 'Hoopsii'

Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Picea pungens 'Hoopsii' blooms in may.
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