- 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
