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Picea pungens 'The Blues'
Choose The Blues Colorado Blue Spruce if you want a small blue conifer that acts like a living sculpture, not a screen. The tradeoff is pace and shape: it grows slowly and may need training if you want height.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The blue needles and weeping habit make it a strong focal point even while young. |
| Growth Rate | C- | It is slow, which helps with scale but frustrates anyone looking for quick size. |
| Maintenance | B- | It is not fussy once placed well, but shaping or staking may be needed to get the form you want. |
| 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 | B+ | Its slow growth makes it easier to place than a full-size spruce, but the weeping spread still needs room. |
| Screening Value | D | This is an accent plant, not a dependable privacy plant. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this as a single accent near a walkway, boulder, or low planting bed, not tucked into a mixed hedge where its shape gets lost.
| Botanical Name | Picea pungens 'The Blues' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | The Blues Colorado Blue Spruce |
| Mature Height | 6-10 ft |
| Mature Width | 4-6 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 5-6 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Weeping, pendulous |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | No (native to the western U.S.) |
Not always; staking or training may be needed if you want a taller leader.
No, choose a true screening evergreen instead.
Yes, the blue needle color is the main reason to plant it.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-12038
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The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Good size but tree seemed to be root bound. Tree budding late August.
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Very nice
Guys installed for me as well
Great job
Huge selection and fast delivery. All plants arrived in great condition.
Great prices and Unbelievable selection of big and small trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials! Nicest folks to work with. And local delivery is awesome! First time purchasing from this company, , and have already told friends, neighbors and family. The owner Chris is professional, knowledgeable, and yet laid back in a most friendly way. Mags in the office will help with any details. My all time BEST garden purchase EVER!
Progrowers was a great company to purchase from. Very fast delivery to my house. The tree seems to be in great condition and is so far doing really well!
