Picea pungens 'Monkey Puzzle'

Also Known As

Monkey Puzzle Rare Colorado Blue Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 8'
W: 5'

planting zones

2a-9b

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Picea pungens 'Monkey Puzzle' plant details

Picea pungens 'Monkey Puzzle' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. 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 'Monkey Puzzle'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rare, rock garden, unique, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Monkey Puzzle'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Picea pungens 'Monkey Puzzle' - New and Rare Blue Colorado Spruce Tree that is similar in appearance to the popular Araucaria araucana Monkey Puzzle Tree. Tree has short thick stiff needles with each new leader growing straight and stiff as well, very nice looking tree, will have to see what this one does.