• Common Name: Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Botanical Name: Picea pungens
  • Family: Non-Flowering Plants
  • Subfamily: Sunflower
  • Subfamily: Pine
  • Subfamily: Green Algae
  • Subfamily: Moss
  • Subfamily: Fern
  • Plant Type: Trees, Evergreen
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Native Area: North America
  • Soil Type: Loamy
  • Soil pH: Slightly Acidic (pH 6.5-7.0)
  • Hardiness Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

The Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) is a species of spruce tree native to the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is renowned for its striking silvery-blue to steel-blue foliage and conical form, making it a popular ornamental and Christmas tree.

Growing & Planting Guide

Requires full sun and well-drained, loamy soil. Plant in spring or fall. Tolerates clay and alkaline soils. Space 15-25 feet apart for mature size.

Maintenance Tips

Low maintenance once established. Water during dry spells. Prune in late winter to maintain shape. Deer resistant.