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Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea pungens var. glauca

Category: Evergreen Tree • Spruce

Discover the Colorado Blue Spruce, a stunning tree with blue foliage perfect for screening and accents in your landscape.

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Mature Height: 30-60 feet

Mature Width: 10-20 feet

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 2-7

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Slow

Season of Interest: Multi-season

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

The Colorado Blue Spruce is a coniferous evergreen tree known for its striking blue-green needles and conical shape. It is often used as an ornamental tree in landscapes and gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and adapts to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Attractive blue foliageconical shapeand winter interest.

Wildlife Value

Provides habitat and food for birds and small mammals.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for large landscapes and parks. Provides excellent windbreaks and privacy screening.

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