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Alcock's spruce
Picea alcoquiana 'Howell's Tigertail'
Alcock's spruce (Picea alcoquiana 'Howell's Tigertail') is a medium-sized coniferous evergreen shrub that reaches heights of up to 10 feet. Its sharp, grey-green needles grow in whorls up and down its trunk. It has a unique weeping habit, with pendulous branches growing downward. It can be used as a focal point in gardens and is also an excellent choice for screening and hedges. It is a hardy conifer which requires full sun but can tolerate most soil conditions. It is drought-tolerant once established. This striking ornamental plant adds visual interest to any outdoor space with its dense and graceful foliage.
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
medium
USDA Hardiness Zones
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Hardiness Map
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Water Every
7-10 days
Sun Needs
full-sun
Growth
Low
Care Level
Low
Season
Fall
Sep Oct Nov
Winter
Dec Jan Feb
Spring
Mar Apr May
Summer
Jun Jul Aug
Jan
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Pruning Time
How to Propagate
Cutting
Take 4-6" cuttings in spring, root in water or moist soil
Grafting Propagation
Join scion to rootstock, bind securely until healed
Layering Propagation
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Air Layering Propagation
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Tissue Culture
Propagate via Tissue Culture for best results
Plant Characteristics
Drought Tolerant
Is This Plant Right for You?
Good For:
- •Forgetful waterers
- •Homes with pets
- •Low-maintenance gardens
Consider Carefully:
- •Indoor growing
Bloom Seasons
Care Tips
Light Requirements
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place in the sunniest spot in your garden.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when top inch of soil is dry.