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Picea gl. December / 3L / 19Cm / 60Cm
Picea glauca 'December'
Confirmed format: 3 Litre Pot (P19) • approx. 60cm supplied height
Plant Highlights: Dense, naturally conical habit • Soft green evergreen needles • Compact growth for smaller gardens • Excellent as a feature or container specimen
Overview
Picea glauca 'December' is a compact evergreen conifer with a neat, naturally pyramidal shape and dense, soft green foliage that provides year-round structure. Its tidy habit makes it an excellent choice for adding permanent form to borders, patios and entranceways without the need for regular clipping. Supplied in a P19 (3-litre) pot at approximately 60cm tall, this young specimen is well suited to small gardens, contemporary planting schemes and large patio containers. Its evergreen foliage offers reliable colour throughout the seasons and combines beautifully with flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and other conifers.
Why We Love It
Naturally neat shape requires minimal maintenance. Evergreen foliage provides colour and structure throughout the year. Ideal for creating a focal point in smaller spaces and combines well with ornamental grasses, shrubs and seasonal planting.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea glauca 'December' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | White Spruce |
| Plant Type | Evergreen conifer |
| Pot Size | P19 (3 litre) |
| Supplied Height | Approx. 60cm |
| Light | Full sun or partial shade |
| Growth Habit | Dense, upright, conical |
| Foliage | Soft green evergreen needles |
| Seasonal Interest | Year-round evergreen structure |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells |
| Mature Height | Approx. 1.5m – 2m |
| Mature Spread | Approx. 80cm – 1m |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in an open position with good air circulation. It is suitable for borders, specimen planting and large containers. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid sites that remain waterlogged, particularly during winter, to encourage healthy root development. |
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, provide additional water only during prolonged dry periods, especially for container-grown plants. |
| Pruning | Very little pruning is required. Remove only dead or damaged branches if necessary, allowing the plant to maintain its naturally symmetrical form. |
Perfect For
- Small gardens
- Patio containers
- Feature planting
- Mixed conifer borders
- Year-round structure
Product Information
| Container | Supplied in a P19 (3-litre) nursery pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | Approx. 60cm |
| Height Note | Supplied height is measured at the time of sale and may vary throughout the growing season. |
| Pot Size Note | Pot size refers to the nursery container, not the plant's eventual mature size. |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- conifer
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained
- Mature size
- 1.5m high· 80cm wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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