Colorado Spruce, Blue Spruce 'Baby Blue Eyes'

Piceapungens

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Picea (PY-see-uh)
Species
pungens (PUN-gens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Prescott, Arizona

Fulton, Missouri

Dallas, Texas

Santaquin, Utah

Seattle, Washington

Twisp, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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T
Dallas, TX | September 2011 | positive

I purchased a 4' tall speciman in NW Arkansas in 2004. I planted it on the SE side of a 100 year old pecan tree where it receives aftern...Read More

J
Pinon Hills, CA (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | neutral

These trees require deep waterings. Especially if you are in zone 8 and below. My two trees were doing good until I went on vacation. If ...Read More

H
Seattle, WA | October 2007 | positive

very slow growing

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