Picea likiangensis var. purpurea

Picea likiangensis var. purpurea

Rare purple cone spruce. Found native to western China and eastern Tibet. The tree grows 4"-6" per year, making a shrubby tree 5 ft tall in 10 years. The cones are purple when young, and measure around 2 inches long. Pyramidal. Useful as a screen or hedge. Will become 30 ft tall over time. Hardy to zone 5.

Type: Dwarf Conifers
Genus: Picea
Species: likiangensis
Exposure: Full Sun
Color: Green
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Hardiness Zone: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Growth Habit: pyramidal
Water Requirements: Once a week