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Picea pungens ‘Edith’ (Colorado Spruce)

Colorado Spruce 'Edith', Edith Colorado Blue Spruce

AGM Award
Picea pungens 'Edith', Colorado Spruce 'Edith', Edith Colorado Blue Spruce, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Blue Conifer,

Particularly attractive, Picea pungens ‘Edith’ (Colorado Spruce) is an evergreen tree of conical habit with layered horizontal branches densely clothed in long, icy-blue to silver needles. The younger needles are more silver, while the older needles tend towards dark green. Providing year-round interest, this popular Colorado Spruce is regarded by many as one of the bluest cultivars of the species. It makes a terrific accent in most garden settings.

  • Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows up to 10 ft. tall (300 cm) and 8 ft. wide (240 cm) after 20 years.
  • Performs best in full sun in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of dry sites, air pollution, and salt. Some drought tolerance once established. Generally prefers cool climates and will struggle in hot and humid climate areas.
  • Perfect as a distinctive specimen plant in the sunny border.
  • Watch for adelgids, aphids and conifer red spider mite. Easy to grow and easy to care for.
  • No pruning required.
  • Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Requirements

Hardiness 2 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Picea
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 8' - 10'
(240cm - 3m)
Spread 6' - 8'
(180cm - 240cm)
Spacing 96" (240cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Traditional Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Picea pungens, Colorado Blue Spruce, Blue Spruce
Picea abies, Norway Spruce, European Spruce, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree
Picea pungens var. glauca, Colorado Blue Spruce, Picea pungens f. glauca, Picea pungens 'Glauca', Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Blue Conifer,
Picea rubens, Red Spruce, Yellow Spruce, West Virginia Spruce, Eastern Spruce, He-balsam, Arctic Spruce, Newfoundland Red Pine, Picea australis, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree
Picea mariana, Black Spruce, Bog Spruce, Swamp Spruce, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree
Picea sitchensis, Sitka Spruce, Tideland Spruce, Coast Spruce, Menzies Spruce, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 2 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Picea
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 8' - 10'
(240cm - 3m)
Spread 6' - 8'
(180cm - 240cm)
Spacing 96" (240cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Traditional Garden
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Do I Need?
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