The Blues Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) – 6 Gallon Pot (4-5′)

Width at Maturity: 6 to 8′ or more left to grow naturally, 3-4′ when staked as an upright tree

Spacing:  4′ apart for hedges, 8′ apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form:  Irregular Weeping Mound or Upright Weeping Pyramid, you decide

Growth Rate:  Moderate; 10 to 12 inches per year

Sun Needs:  Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun in the hot South

Water Needs:  Average, low when established

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An elegant and highly ornamental specimen or accent plant for the refined landscape, the ‘The Blues’ Colorado Blue Spruce is an evergreen conifer that is sure to pleases the eye with graceful form and soothing bright blue foliage. When left to grow naturally its weeping branches ramble to develop a “designer original” unlike any other that might reach 5 to 6 feet tall and 6 feet or more wide over time. That said, selective pruning can be done for a desired form. When staked to grow upright it will form a more narrow weeping tree up to 10 feet tall with beautifully weeping branches to the ground. How tall you want it to grow will depend on the height of the stake. Excellent in rock or conifer gardens, to accentuate an entryway, or anywhere you want an outstanding feature plant that draws the eye and grabs attention.