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Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea pungens var. glauca

Category: Evergreen Tree • Spruce

Discover the Colorado Blue Spruce, a stunning tree with blue foliage perfect for screening and accents in your landscape.

Mature Height: 30-60 feet
Mature Width: 10-20 feet
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 2-7
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
Season of Interest: Multi-season

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Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

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Description

The Colorado Blue Spruce is a coniferous evergreen tree known for its striking blue-green needles and conical shape. It is often used as an ornamental tree in landscapes and gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and adapts to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Attractive blue foliageconical shapeand winter interest.

Wildlife Value

Provides habitat and food for birds and small mammals.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for large landscapes and parks. Provides excellent windbreaks and privacy screening.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Colorado Blue Spruce a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design plan.

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