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