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Picea bicolor Howell's Dwarf Tigertail

Howell's Dwarf Tigertail Spruce (Alcock's Spruce)

A colourful two-toned plant with bright green needles with silvery-blue undersides and a hint of yellow on the most exposed needles. Attractive reddish-purple cones add to its appeal.

  • »  AKA Picea alcoquiana 'Howell's Dwarf'
  • »  Forms a compact mound that may take on a pyramidal shape
  • »  Unique colour combination
  • »  Green needles have bright blue undersides and a tint of yellow on exposed needles
  • »  Attractive reddish-purple cones

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$594.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:150-175 cm
  • Spread:150-175 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Evergreen
Habit
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Picea bicolor 'Howell's Dwarf Tigertail'

Thriving in full sun, it is a unique tree noted for its colourful cones. Somewhat tolerant of urban conditions. If a leader develops, it can be pruned out to maintain the mound. If the leader is not removed, the plant could reach 6m or more.