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Colorado Spruce, Blue Spruce 'Bakeri'

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Picea (PY-see-uh)

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Species

pungens (PUN-gens)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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braun06

Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2013 | positive

This blue spruce is among the best cultivars at holding blue color along with hoopsii. The leaves are longer than on most cultivars.

RicksNursery

Colorado Springs, CO | January 2010 | positive

Your description of the plant appears to be clear, concise and accurate.

However, is it "Bakeri" or is it "Backeri"?

slyperso1

Basking Ridge, NJ (Zone 7a) | April 2008 | neutral

Bright blue foliage consistent throughout the length of each branch. Dense, narrow pyramidal form
Does best in rich, moist, well drained soil

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