Mesa Verde Spruce
Mesa Verde spruce is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. Its needles have a green color. It grows outward from the central stem in a uniform manner, making it a tidy-looking plant
For a smaller space, it can be good alternative to spreading junipers. It has good drought tolerance once established.
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Mesa Verde Spruce
Mesa Verde spruce is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. Its needles have a green color. It grows outward from the central stem in a uniform manner, making it a tidy-looking plant
For a smaller space, it can be good alternative to spreading junipers. It has good drought tolerance once established.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Picea pungens 'Mesa Verde'
Pronunciation
PY-see-uh PUN-gens
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
NA
Bloom time
NA
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
species in native to central and southern Rocky Mountains
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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