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Picea pungens (Glauca Group)
Also Known As
- Picea pungens 'Glauca'
- Picea pungens var. glauca
- Colorado Blue Spruce
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 30'-60'
- W: 10'-20'
planting zones
- 2a-8b
Picea pungens (Glauca Group) plant details
Picea pungens (Glauca Group) is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens (Glauca Group)
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
- Uses: bare root shipping available, pyramidal
GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens (Glauca Group)
- USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Picea pungens (Glauca Group)
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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