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Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce 6/7' h B&B

Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce 6/7' h B&B

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SKU:NTE0983-RedCrocus

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Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' Information Page
Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' - Plant Catalog

Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'

Description

Picea pungens 'Fat Albert', commonly known as Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce, is a stunning evergreen conifer with a dense, pyramidal form. Its striking blue needles provide year-round interest and make it a standout feature in any landscape.

Suggested Uses

This spruce is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as a privacy screen. Its unique color and form make it a popular choice for enhancing winter gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'
  • Common Name Common Name: Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches 10-15 feet in height and 6-10 feet in width
  • 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: No
  • 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, deciduous trees

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, sandy, or loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required, remove dead or diseased branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around base to protect roots in extreme cold
  • 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: Protect from strong winds which can damage foliage
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