SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea pungens 'Bonny Blue'
COMMON NAME: Bonny Blue Colorado Spruce
GARDEN SIZE: 20.0 ft. tall x 15.0 ft. wide
GROWTH RATE: Fast (up to 15+ inches per year under ideal conditions)
USDA ZONE: 2-7
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Broad Upright, Pyramidal
FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; tiny, bright blue needles
FLOWERS: n/a
FRUIT: n/a
PLANT ORIGIN: Rocky Mountains in the United States
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.
FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.
PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.
USES: Specimen.