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Picea pungens

Colorado Spruce

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

The Picea pungens is a tall evergreen tree that grows to 100' tall. It is broadly pyramidal in form, with foliage varying in shades of blues and greens. This is a highly combustible plant.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

40-60', 60-100'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.