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Also Known As

  • Blue Fingers Colorado Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Picea pungens 'Blue Fingers' plant details

Picea pungens 'Blue Fingers' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Blue Fingers'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, pyramidal, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Blue Fingers'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A broad conical form with blue-green foliage. Lighter color new growth looks like hanging fingers, extremely unique for a Colorado spruce. Discovered by Richard Haslebacher of Woods Creek Horticultural, LLC. as a chance seedling.

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Blue Fingers' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Blue Fingers'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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