Colorado Spruce
Picea pungens
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 180-240 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 100+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, moist, loamy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 2-8 |
| Native status | Native |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Blue-green to silver-blue |
| Bloom | Not ornamental |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Seed; grafting for named cultivars |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Blue Star Juniper, Bar Harbor Juniper, Mugo Pine |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Water deeply but infrequently once established. Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Maintenance
Remove dead or diseased branches in early spring. Minimal pruning needed.
Cleanup
Remove fallen cones if desired. No seasonal cutback required.
Notes
Colorado Blue Spruce is the state tree of Colorado and Utah. Striking silver-blue foliage. One of the most popular ornamental conifers.