5 Seeds Picea crassifolia Qinghai Spruce Evergreen Tree Cold Hardy Conifer

Picea crassifolia, commonly known as Qinghai spruce, is a hardy evergreen conifer native to the high mountain regions of northwestern China. It forms a dense, broadly conical tree with short, blue-green needles and a tidy, symmetrical habit that lends itself well to specimen planting in cool climates.

Valued for its year-round structure and cold tolerance, Qinghai spruce works well as a landscape accent, windbreak, or container-grown ornamental for gardeners who appreciate slow-growing conifers. It prefers cool, moist conditions and well-drained soil, and its compact form makes it suitable for smaller gardens as well as larger plantings.
Species: Picea crassifolia
Type: Evergreen conifer
Plant_Habit: Upright, broadly conical tree
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soil
Zones: 4-7
Germination: Cold stratification recommended before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into moist medium
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart for landscape planting
Notes: Slow-growing; performs best in cool, mountainous climates