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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:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.