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Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'
Pronunciation: PY-see-a PUN-jenz GLAW-ka
SKU #06478
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Grows 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide in 10 years; 40 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide in time.
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| Description | A superb evergreen conifer with rich blue needles on a densely branched, naturally pyramidal form. An outstanding landscape specimen. A very slow grower that will become quite large over time, in ideal conditions. A wonderful choice for use as a living Christmas tree. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Design Ideas | This is the ideal Spruce for the small garden. Reaching just fifteen feet tall, it is excellent for front lawns in the most limited landscapes, or use as a background foliage plant behind beds and borders. Good choice to fill up a bare corner or to provide mass in gardens of dwarf conifers and other very hardy low-growing plants. Dense and durable, it works well in windbreaks, shelterbelts, as a screen or sound barrier. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Prefers even moisture but can tolerate periodic drought when well-established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | A superb evergreen conifer with rich blue needles on a densely branched, naturally pyramidal form. An outstanding landscape specimen. A very slow grower that will become quite large over time, in ideal conditions. A wonderful choice for use as a living Christmas tree. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This is the ideal Spruce for the small garden. Reaching just fifteen feet tall, it is excellent for front lawns in the most limited landscapes, or use as a background foliage plant behind beds and borders. Good choice to fill up a bare corner or to provide mass in gardens of dwarf conifers and other very hardy low-growing plants. Dense and durable, it works well in windbreaks, shelterbelts, as a screen or sound barrier. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Prefers even moisture but can tolerate periodic drought when well-established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce evergreen or deciduous?
Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce?
Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce is Easy Care, Benefits Birds.
Is Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce grow?
Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce?
Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce grows in an Pyramidal habit.
Where can I use Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce in my landscape?
Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce is suitable for: Container, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
How can I use Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce in my garden design?
This is the ideal Spruce for the small garden. Reaching just fifteen feet tall, it is excellent for front lawns in the most limited landscapes, or use as a background foliage plant behind beds and borders. Good choice to fill up a bare corner or to provide mass in gardens of dwarf conifers and other very hardy low-growing plants. Dense and durable, it works well in windbreaks, shelterbelts, as a screen or sound barrier.
What color is the foliage of Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce?
Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce?
Good companion plants for Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce include: Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Salvia (Salvia).
How do I care for Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce?
Prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Prefers even moisture but can tolerate periodic drought when well-established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.