A dwarf spreading evergreen conifer with short blue-gray / green needles. Forms a dense mounding plant. Botanical Name- Picea bicolor ‘Prostrata’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh BY-koh-lor Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 2 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained soil Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Pink’ – low-spreading synergy, bright spring color Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C7 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
