Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue'- Evergreen Foliage, Easy Care, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly for Landscaping & Accent Displays 5/6' h B&B
Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue'- Evergreen Foliage, Easy Care, Deer Resistant, Container Friendly for Landscaping & Accent Displays 5/6' h B&B
Regular price
$1,440.00 USD
Regular price
$1,872.00 USD
Sale price
$1,440.00 USD
Unit price
per
Shipping calculated at checkout.
SKU:nte7112-redcrocus
Couldn't load pickup availability
Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue'
Description
An attractive evergreen conifer characterized by its striking silvery-blue foliage and conical shape, making it a popular choice for focal points in landscape designs.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for specimen planting, windbreaks, foundation planting, and larger landscape projects that require year-round interest and structure.
Plant Details
-
Botanical Name: Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue' -
Common Name: Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce -
Size & Growth: Typically grows 3-4 ft tall and 2-3 ft wide over 10 years -
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 -
Foliage Type: Evergreen needles -
Bloom Time: Does not produce showy flowers; foliage provides color all year -
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate -
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade -
Attracts Pollinators: No -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes, in appropriately sized containers -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Non-toxic to dogs and cats -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Other evergreens, ornamental grasses, and landscape shrubs
Care Tips
-
Planting Instructions: Select a sunny site with well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. -
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. -
Soil Type: Prefers sandy, loamy soils with good drainage -
Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels -
Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches in early spring -
Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and heavy snow; minimal winter protection necessary in zones 3-4 -
Planting Depth: Position the root ball so the top is level with the soil surface -
Fertilization: Feed with a nitrogen-rich evergreen fertilizer in early spring -
Special Care: Remove competing weeds around the base for healthy growth
