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Picea pungens 'Baby Blue'
Choose Baby Blue Colorado Spruce if you want classic blue spruce color in a tighter, more orderly tree. The tradeoff: it still needs open room and good sun; it is not a narrow foundation evergreen.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The blue color and dense pyramidal shape give it a clear focal-point role without needing flowers. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace, but it will not give quick privacy like faster screening evergreens. |
| Maintenance | B- | It usually needs little shaping, but it should not be crowded into damp or poorly ventilated spots. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It is more manageable than many blue spruces, but it still becomes too broad for small beds. |
| Screening Value | B | It can screen well where space allows, but the color and shape make it better as a visible feature than a tight hedge. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Baby Blue Colorado Spruce as a specimen first and a screen second. Give it air, sun, and room; do not squeeze it beside a walkway or entry.
| Botanical Name | Picea pungens 'Baby Blue' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Baby Blue Colorado Spruce |
| Mature Height | 15-25 ft |
| Mature Width | 10-15 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 10-12 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Dense, upright, pyramidal |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | No (native to the western U.S.) |
Yes, blue color is its main reason to buy, with best color in full sun.
Only if you have real clearance; it is not a tight foundation plant.
Yes, in open areas, but choose Norway Spruce for faster screening.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-12004
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Very dedicated and professional. We are happy with the way they planted 14 trees for us. 11 green giants, 2 white pines and 1 Norway spruce.
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