blue spruce
Picea pungens
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A striking evergreen conifer prized for its silvery-blue needle foliage and dense pyramidal form. Highly ornamental and cold-hardy, it serves as an excellent specimen or windbreak tree in landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah)
Native to: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Hoopsii' and 'Fat Albert' are among the bluest selections, while 'Montgomery' is a dwarf form reaching 15–20 feet, offering options for smaller landscapes.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A striking evergreen conifer prized for its silvery-blue needle foliage and dense pyramidal form. Highly ornamental and cold-hardy, it serves as an excellent specimen or windbreak tree in landscapes.
Climate Match for your location
See how well blue spruce grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah)
Native to: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Hoopsii' and 'Fat Albert' are among the bluest selections, while 'Montgomery' is a dwarf form reaching 15–20 feet, offering options for smaller landscapes.