Colorado Blue Spruce

Versatile evergreen tree makes an excellent focal point in the landscape. Also creates effective hedging or windbreak, and appealing when grouped. Combine with flowering trees, maples or birch. Deer resistant. Prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil.

Companion Plants

Heavenly Bamboo

Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

Weigela

Plant Details

Common name

Colorado Blue Spruce
Botanical name

Picea pungens
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).
Light

Sun
Height

35-50' (11-16 m)
Habit

Pyramidal
Feed

In spring
Water

Daily
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

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