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Picea pungens 'Fastigiata'-Columnar Colorado Blue Spruce-Ideal for Narrow Spaces 10 Gallon

Picea pungens 'Fastigiata'-Columnar Colorado Blue Spruce-Ideal for Narrow Spaces 10 Gallon

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Picea pungens 'Fastigiata'

Description

Picea pungens 'Fastigiata', commonly known as the Columnar Colorado Blue Spruce, is a striking evergreen conifer with a narrow, upright form. Its dense, blue-green needles provide year-round interest and make it a popular choice for landscapes where space is limited but a vertical accent is desired.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen tree, in narrow spaces, or as a vertical accent in garden beds. It can also be used for privacy screens or windbreaks due to its dense foliage.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Fastigiata'
  • Common Name Common Name: Columnar Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 10-15 feet in height and 3-5 feet in width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-8
  • 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: Yes, when young
  • 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, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moderate; do not allow to dry out completely.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of 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: Ensure the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winds to prevent needle desiccation.
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