Colorado Spruce 'The Blues', The Blues Weeping Colorado spruce
Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ (Blue Spruce) is a small, evergreen conifer of graceful weeping habit with large, bright blue needles borne on its drooping branches. Relatively slow-growing (6-12 in. or 15-30 cm per year), this weeping Spruce can assume different forms and be developed into sculptural shapes. It has to be staked to the desired height, before being allowed to ramble, eventually becoming horizontal with all branches spilling across the ground. Perfect as a focal point in a sunny border where its lush blue spring foliage and architectural shape will make a pleasing contrast with the other plants. Pretty addition to the rock garden too.
Blue Spruce belongs to the pine family, Pinaceae, which includes popular conifer trees and shrubs such as cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, and pines.
| 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 |
| Common names | Blue Spruce, Colorado Spruce |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| 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 |
| Common names | Blue Spruce, Colorado Spruce |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ (Blue Spruce) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ (Blue Spruce) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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