Shrubs

Picea sitchensis 'Papoose' (Sitka Spruce)

Picea sitchensis 'Papoose'

Also known as Papoose Sitka Spruce

$34.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate to high
🌡Zones6-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Picea sitchensis 'Papoose' (Sitka Spruce), 'Papoose', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Picea sitchensis 'Papoose' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Picea sitchensis 'Papoose'
Common name
Papoose Sitka Spruce
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
3-5 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Non-flowering (conifer)
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist to wet, acidic soil; thrives in the coastal fog belt and tolerates salt spray. Keep consistently moist, especially during establishment. Generally trouble-free in coastal PNW sites.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: None documented
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Larval host, Small mammal forage
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