RedCrocus 'Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce | Drought & Deer Resistant Evergreens for Landscape | Full Sun, Well-Drain Soil | Conifers & Privacy Screens 10 Gallon
RedCrocus 'Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce | Drought & Deer Resistant Evergreens for Landscape | Full Sun, Well-Drain Soil | Conifers & Privacy Screens 10 Gallon
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'Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'
Description
A vigorous evergreen conifer known for its dense, bushy growth and striking bluish-silver foliage, ideal for year-round landscape interest.
Suggested Uses
Perfect for privacy screens, windbreaks, specimen features, and small to medium-sized landscape gardens.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' -
Common Name: 'Fat Albert' Colorado Blue Spruce -
Size & Growth: Reaches 4-6 ft tall with a spread of 4-5 ft at maturity -
Hardiness Zones: 3-7 -
Foliage Type: Needle-like, bluish-green to blue-silver -
Bloom Time: Does not produce showy flowers; cones appear in early summer -
Growth Rate: Moderate, about 12-24 inches per year -
Light Requirements: Full sun -
Attracts Pollinators: Yes -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes, with proper drainage -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Preferably in spring or fall; space adequately for mature size -
Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soils -
Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or clay soils with good drainage -
Humidity: Moderate -
Pruning Instructions: Minimal; prune to shape or remove dead branches in late winter -
Winter Care: Protect in colder zones; mulch around base to retain moisture -
Planting Depth: Plant so the root collar is level with soil surface -
Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer early spring -
Special Care: Monitor for pests such as spider mites or aphids; treat as needed
