Spruce, Fat Cat #6
Spruce, Fat Cat
Picea glauca 'Fat Cat'
Height: Typically 3–5 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 4–6 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 4–6 feet apart for full coverage
Growth Rate: Slow
Evergreen
Native to Michigan
Native to United States
Description
Spruce Fat Cat is a magnificent compact evergreen that delivers bold texture and year-round color in a tidy, low-maintenance package. Its dense, rounded form is covered in stunning blue-green needles that provide a refreshing contrast to other landscape plants. This slow-growing selection of White Spruce maintains its neat, mounded shape without excessive pruning, making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, borders, or as a statement specimen. With its satisfying structure and polished appearance, this spruce is one of the finest choices for adding lasting interest and elegance to the landscape.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish strong roots; once established, requires minimal supplemental watering except in prolonged dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches in late winter if necessary
With its compact form, bold needles, and grand year-round presence, Spruce Fat Cat is a refreshing and textural addition to landscapes, offering structure and beauty in a refined, space-saving design.