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Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'

Also Known As

  • Picea pungens 'Baby Blue'
  • Baby Blue Eyes Colorado Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

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Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes' plant details

Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: pyramidal, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the nicest blue spruce available, this upright, very symmetrical pyramid has silver-blue needles. S-PSh/M PP5457 Verl Holden
Bright blue needles and a pyramidal form. Great blue color!
Picea pungens 'Glauca Baby Blue Eyes' - Dwarf Blue Spruce with pyramidal shape and nice blue coloring, very slow growing, only 2-3 inches a year. Often matures wider than high. Requires little pruning to maintain form. Drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant. Winter interest. Full sun.
Very compact pyramidal habit to 10-15' and only growing 2-3" a year. Very nice sea-blue color.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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