The sugar loaf spruce - a versatile conifer
This species of spruce bears the beautiful name sugar loaf spruce because its shape and growth are very reminiscent of the sugar loaf. Botanists also know the sugar loaf spruce under the name Picea Conica. Piceas grow densely and pyramid-shaped upwards, this is also called conical, Picea Conica. Sugar Loaf Spruce grows very slowly. It therefore takes many years for it to reach its maximum size of 3 – 4 metres.
Picea Conica in your garden
This species of spruce is ideal as a garden fir. It is popular for planting and as a green focal point in the garden or on the plot. The sugar loaf spruce can also be planted in the garden and used as an entrance greeting in the entrance area or on the terrace. The sugar loaf spruce is very happy in sunny or semi-shady locations. It makes only few demands on the soil - normal, well-drained garden soil is sufficient. However, Picea glauca conica does not tolerate prolonged drought or waterlogging.
Ideal for small gardens or on the patio in a planter box.
Due to its small size and slow growth, the sugar loaf spruce is an ideal solution if you only have a small garden. Due to its beautiful conical shape, it looks good in rock gardens or heather gardens, for example. But even if you don't have a garden, you don't have to do without this shapely conifer: The sugar spruce in a pot is a good example for the terrace or balcony. Picea glauca conica is also popular as a low-maintenance grave planting.
Sugar spruce as a Christmas tree
Sharply decorated and adorned with a string of lights, the sugar loaf spruce is a real eye-catcher in the festive season, a Picea conica is also popular as a Christmas tree. But this spruce also makes an impression when planted in the garden, completely alone in its natural form.
Picea conica does not need pruning
The sugar loaf spruce does not need pruning - it develops its perfect conical shape without the help of the grower. In fact, pruning often results in bare patches or leaves, as the shrub grows very slowly and larger pruning wounds often do not grow back at all. However, wild shoots that may develop over the years are removed at the base of the trunk.
Buy sugar loaf spruce
Picea glauca conica is not a plant that is grown in a pot, but a plant that is supplied as a root ball in a pot. If you would like to buy this spruce, please note that the root ball is only available from October until around March.
We wish you much pleasure with the Picea Conica - Sugar Loaf Spruce in your garden.
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