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Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce-Evergreen-Ideal for landscapes 7/8' h B&B

Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce-Evergreen-Ideal for landscapes 7/8' h B&B

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Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'

Description

Picea pungens 'Fat Albert', commonly known as Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce, is a striking evergreen conifer with a dense, pyramidal shape and vibrant blue needles. It is prized for its symmetrical form and year-round color, making it a popular choice for landscapes and gardens.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or as a focal point in the landscape. Its distinctive color and shape make it suitable for formal gardens and naturalistic settings alike.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'
  • Common Name Common Name: Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 10-15 feet in height and 6-10 feet in width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • 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, and shrubs

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 to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches as needed
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the root ball
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as aphids and spider mites; treat as necessary
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