SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea pungens 'The Blues'
COMMON NAME: 'The Blues' Blue Spruce
GARDEN SIZE: 5-6 ft. tall and wide if left in natural form
GROWTH RATE: Moderate; up to 6-12 inches/year under ideal conditions
USDA ZONE: 2-8
EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Partial Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Weeping; Irregular
FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; silver-blue
FLOWERS: n/a
FRUIT: Cones
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
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