Growing & Maintenance:
In spring, apply balanced fertilizer according to package directions. Check soil weekly for moisture. Water thoroughly when dry. Adequate water until ground freezes is necessary to sustain the plant during the winter. Prune in early summer if necessary to shape. Retain one main leader at top. No winter protection is necessary. Adapts to hot, dry conditions once established.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens 'glauca'
Plant Type: Evergreens
A popular blue-green spruce that provides a bird and wildlife habitat. Short needles are varying shades of green to bright blue. New growth is light blue-green midspring, needles become green to blue-green in midsummer through fall. Blue-green foliage provides excellent color in winter.
Height:
20-30 Ft
Spread:
6-10 Ft
Spacing:
6-10 Ft
Hardiness Zone:
3-7
Characteristics & Attributes for Picea pungens
'glauca'
Sunlight Requirements
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Full Sun (6 or more hours direct sunlight) |
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Invites Nature
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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