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Picea pungens 'Glauca'-Colorado Blue Spruce-Ornamental Evergreen 16/18' h B&B

Picea pungens 'Glauca'-Colorado Blue Spruce-Ornamental Evergreen 16/18' h B&B

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Picea pungens 'Glauca'

Description

Picea pungens 'Glauca', commonly known as the Colorado Blue Spruce, is a stunning evergreen conifer known for its striking blue-green needles. This tree is highly valued for its symmetrical form and vibrant color, making it a popular choice for ornamental landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a specimen tree, in windbreaks, or as a living Christmas tree. Its dense foliage provides excellent privacy screening and habitat for wildlife.

Plant Details
  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Glauca'
  • Common Name Common Name: Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 30-60 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-7
  • 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: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, deciduous trees
Care Tips
  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun exposure.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, acidic, and well-drained soil.
  • 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 extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the root ball.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as aphids and spider mites; treat as necessary.
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