dragon spruce
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P. asperata is a conical or columnar coniferous tree to 25m. The needle-like leaves are dark green or blue-green about 2cm long, stiff and upward pointing. The green then light brown, cylindrical, female cones can be up to 15cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- dragon spruce (Picea asperata)
- Genus
- Picea
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dragon spruce
Distribution map
Western China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dragon spruce
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dragon spruce care guide
- Average watering, mild dryness tolerated between watering cycles
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Average watering, mild dryness tolerated between watering cycles
Fertilizing
FertilizingConifer slow-release feed applied once each early spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil. Will tolerate alkaline soils. Shelter from cold, drying winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid
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