The Blues Blue Spruce
Picea pungens 'The Blues'
SKU
1939
With no two plants alike, the strongly weeping branches and irregularly spreading and drooping top create a unique, bright silver-blue specimen. A striking focal point when combined with complementing deep yellows, pinks and greens. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PY-see-a PUN-jenz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide, in natural form. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Rock Garden, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Color and Form |
Grows in a wide range of well-drained soils. Thrives in cool summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, adapts to less frequent water, but prefers consistent moisture. Apply a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring. May be trained to enhance form.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2 - 8
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