Picea pungens ‘Hoopsii’ (Colorado Spruce)
Colorado Spruce 'Hoopsii', Picea pungens (Glauca Group) 'Hoopsii', Hoops' Colorado Blue Spruce
Robust, Picea pungens ‘Hoopsii’ (Colorado Spruce) is a small evergreen tree of elongated pyramidal habit, densely clothed with long, thick, intense powdery-blue needles. It has a tendency to develop multiple leaders and may look irregularly shaped when young. However, it can be developed into an elegant tree with selective pruning of the redundant lead shoots. A moderate grower, 6-8 in. per year (15-20 cm), this stately 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 25 ft. tall (750 cm) and 15 ft. wide (450 cm) at maturity.
- 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 |
20' - 25' (6m - 7m) |
| Spread |
10' - 15' (3m - 4m) |
| Spacing | 144" (3m) |
| 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 |
Alternative Plants to Consider
Recommended Companion Plants
Find In One of Our Guides or Gardens
Andrey Zharkikh, Fotoflor
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.
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 |
20' - 25' (6m - 7m) |
| Spread |
10' - 15' (3m - 4m) |
| Spacing | 144" (3m) |
| 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 |
