Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens) is a perennial tree in the Pinaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 2-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Picea pungens, known as Colorado blue spruce, is a medium to large evergreen conifer prized for its striking blue-green needles and symmetrical pyramidal form.

Colorado Blue Spruce

Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens

Picea pungens, known as Colorado blue spruce, is a medium to large evergreen conifer prized for its striking blue-green needles and symmetrical pyramidal form.

Quick Facts

Type
tree
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
2-7

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, hedge, screen, windbreak

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Colorado Blue Spruce

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Pinaceae
Genus:Picea