Blue spruce (Picea pungens) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: blue spruce, Colorado spruce or Rocky Mountain spruce.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: blue spruce, Colorado spruce, Rocky Mountain spruce
Scientific name: Picea pungens
Plant type: Conifers, Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Blue spruce (Picea pungens) – USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Admin., Bismarck, ND., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Blue spruce (Picea pungens) – USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Admin., Bismarck, ND., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
