Picea pungens
Colorado Spruce
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.