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Colorado Blue Spruce 10/12' h B&B

Colorado Blue Spruce 10/12' h B&B

Regular price $1,042.20 USD
Regular price $1,354.86 USD Sale price $1,042.20 USD
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SKU:NTE0021-RedCrocus

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Picea pungens 'Glauca' Information Page
Picea pungens 'Glauca' - Plant Catalog

Picea pungens 'Glauca'

Description

Picea pungens 'Glauca', commonly known as the Colorado Blue Spruce, is a striking evergreen tree known for its beautiful blue-green needles. It is a popular choice for ornamental landscapes due to its unique color and conical shape.

Suggested Uses

This tree is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in windbreaks, or as part of a mixed border. Its striking color and form make it a standout feature in any landscape.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Glauca'
  • Common Name Common Name: Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 30-60 feet in height and 10-20 feet in width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-7
  • 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: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, deciduous trees

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required, prune to maintain shape if necessary
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Hardy to cold climates, requires no special winter care
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as aphids and spider mites
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