Picea pungens 'Ice Floe'
Picea pungens 'Ice Floe', also known as 'Ice Floe' blue spruce, is a compact ornamental conifer particularly sought after for its very bright silvery-blue foliage and its low, spreading habit. This variety forms a small, dense shrub with horizontal branches that create a cushion or slightly undulating carpet effect, reminiscent of a floating ice floe, which explains its name. Its rigid, steel-blue needles with silver reflections provide a remarkable contrast in rock gardens, dwarf conifer beds, and alpine gardens. Thanks to its slow growth and naturally compact habit, it retains its decorative shape for a long time without requiring pruning. Very hardy and resistant to difficult conditions, this conifer tolerates poor soils and cold climates well, provided the soil is well-drained and the location is in full sun.
Care guide
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Blooming, foliage and shape
Size and growth
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