Picea pungens glauca
Colorado Blue Spruce
Description
Picea pungens 'Glauca' is an evergreen tree that grows 80' to 100' tall and 40' to 50' wide with needle-like, blue green needles. It requires full sun, medium watering, and will live in any well drained soil. This tree can be planted in groves to create a windbreak. It prefers cooler climates
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.