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Picea pungens 'The Blues'-Weeping Blue Spruce-Unique evergreen conifer 3/4' h B&B

Picea pungens 'The Blues'-Weeping Blue Spruce-Unique evergreen conifer 3/4' h B&B

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Picea pungens 'The Blues'

Description

Picea pungens 'The Blues', commonly known as 'The Blues' Weeping Blue Spruce, is a striking evergreen conifer known for its cascading, weeping branches and vibrant blue needles. This unique cultivar adds a dramatic focal point to any landscape with its distinctive form and color.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen tree in gardens, rockeries, or as a striking feature in mixed borders. Its unique form makes it perfect for creating visual interest and adding vertical dimension to landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'The Blues'
  • Common Name Common Name: The Blues' Weeping Blue Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 6-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, when young
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun exposure
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; prune to maintain shape if necessary
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent branch damage
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