Evergreen Trees (Non-Flowering) – Blue Spruce

Botanical name: picea pungens

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 60-80 ft tall and 10-15 ft in width

Hardy zone: zones 2-8

Foliage color: green/blue/gray

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size during the winter months

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the fall and winter months or propagate by sowing in the spring

Landscape use: ornamental evergreen, commonly used as a christmas tree

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: extremely rare blue foliage

Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release tree and shrub plant food once a year in the spring

Best time to plant: spring, fall

Best type of soil: loam or clay

Companion plants: lily of the valley, lungwort

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: not invasive