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Colorado Spruce

Picea Pungens

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Overview

The Colorado Spruce, or Picea pungens, is a majestic, pyramidal conifer exuding a stately presence. Characterized by its silvery-blue needles, this slow-growing tree reaches a mature height of 30 to 60 feet with a spread of 10 to 20 feet. Hardy across USDA Zones 2-7, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. Ideal as a focal point, its dense foliage offers year-round interest and excellent windbreak capabilities.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–6Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — The Colorado Spruce, or Picea pungens, is a majestic, pyramidal conifer exuding a stately presence
Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — this slow-growing tree reaches a mature height of 30 to 60 feet with a spread of 10 to 20 feetColorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — Characterized by its silvery-blue needlesPicea PungensPicea PungensPicea PungensPicea Pungens+16

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–6

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — The Colorado Spruce, or Picea pungens, is a majestic, pyramidal conifer exuding a stately presence
Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — this slow-growing tree reaches a mature height of 30 to 60 feet with a spread of 10 to 20 feet
Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) — Characterized by its silvery-blue needles
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