Colorado Blue Spruce
Pinus pungens ‘Glauca’
Zones 3-9
It is very adaptable but prefer moist, well drained acidic soil. Once it has adapted to it’s location spruce will endure poor, clay, rocky, dry soils that range from acidic to alkaline. Pruning or shaping is not recommended. It is a slower grower, has a long life span and is somewhat tolerant of salt spray. Best used as a focal point, landscape specimen, windbreak or privacy screen. Full sun to part shade. Grows up to 50’ tall.
