Blue Spruce

Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

Hardiness Zones: 2-7

Mature Height: 30-60 ft

Mature Spread: 10-20 ft

Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Wisconsin Native: No

Typical Lifespan: 150-200 Years

Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Moisture Preference: Moderate

Soil Preference: Loamy, Well-drained

Tolerates: Clay Soil, Drought, Salt, Urban Pollution, Wind

Common Uses: Ornamental, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Christmas Tree

Planting Tips: Requires full sun and good air circulation to prevent disease. Avoid poorly drained sites.

Description: Blue Spruce, also know as Colorado Spruce, is known for its stiff, silvery-blue needles and symmetrical form. It is commonly used as an ornamental tree or windbreak and is highly tolerant of cold and wind.