Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce 8/10' h B&B
Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce 8/10' h B&B
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Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue'
Description
Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue', commonly known as Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce, is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer with striking silvery-blue needles. This cultivar is prized for its dense, pyramidal shape and vibrant color, making it a popular choice for ornamental gardens and landscapes.
Suggested Uses
This plant is ideal for use as a focal point in gardens, as a hedge or windbreak, and in mixed borders. Its compact size also makes it suitable for small gardens and container planting.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue' -
Common Name: Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce -
Size & Growth: Typically grows to 15-20 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide -
Hardiness Zones: 2-7 -
Foliage Type: Evergreen -
Bloom Time: Non-flowering -
Growth Rate: Slow -
Light Requirements: Full sun -
Attracts Pollinators: No -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Non-toxic -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Junipers, other conifers
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground surface -
Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, but not waterlogged -
Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil -
Humidity: Tolerates low humidity -
Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches as needed -
Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme cold -
Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot -
Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer -
Special Care: Protect from harsh winds to prevent needle desiccation
