Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce - Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue' – Compact, Silvery Blue Needle Evergreen for Garden & Container, Zone 3-7 5 Gallon
Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce - Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue' – Compact, Silvery Blue Needle Evergreen for Garden & Container, Zone 3-7 5 Gallon
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Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue'
Description
A compact evergreen conifer featuring striking silvery-blue foliage, ideal for adding color and structure to gardens and landscapes.
Suggested Uses
Perfect for USDA zones 3-7, suitable for privacy screens, windbreaks, accent specimens, and ornamental hedge planting.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Baby Blue' Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue' -
Common Name: Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce -
Size & Growth: Usually reaches 6-10 ft tall with a spread of 3-5 ft at maturity. -
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 -
Foliage Type: Needle-like, dense, and silvery-blue in color -
Bloom Time: Non-flowering conifer -
Growth Rate: Moderate; approximately 6-8 inches per year -
Light Requirements: Full sun for best color -
Attracts Pollinators: No -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested by pets -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: No -
Grows Well With: Other conifers, shrubs, and perennials in well-drained soil
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Prefers full sun and well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Space 3-5 ft apart. -
Soil Moisture: Keep moist but not waterlogged -
Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or clay with good drainage -
Humidity: Moderate; avoid excessive humidity -
Pruning Instructions: Minimal; remove dead or damaged branches in early spring -
Winter Care: Protect young trees from harsh winds and heavy snow; mulching recommended -
Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in container -
Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring -
Special Care: Avoid soil disturbance around mature roots to prevent stress
