Picea pungens 'Baby Blue'
Blue Spruce
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Dependable, blue-green color
- Upright, pyramidal tree
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to rich, acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates some light shade and some drought once established but should be kept moist for the first few years. Generally prefers cool climates and afternoon shade is beneficial in areas with hot, humid summers. Pruning can be done in early spring if needed. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 15-25 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft
Price Level 1: ~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: $119.99~#5
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
- Evergreen
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Blue
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Early Color
- Winter
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Picea
Common Name: Blue Spruce
Upright and narrow or dwarf, compact conifer with stiff, bristly, green, blue-green or silver-blue needles. Cylindrical light brown cones have flexible scales and dark gray bark furrows on mature trees. Great as a specimen or grouped as a windbreak depending on variety.