Baby Blue Spruce Tree

A Pocket-Sized Spruce with Attention-Grabbing Color If you want a Colorado Blue Spruce but lack the space, why not consider its compact counterpart instead? The Baby Blue Spruce maintains the larger tree’s knockout silver-blue color but doesn’t grow taller than 25 feet! With a maximum width of 15 feet, this semi-dwarf evergreen is the space-saving spruce you’ve been waiting for. Because of its small size, the Baby Blue Spruce offers tremendous versatility. Some gardeners use it as a standalone accent tree, or to anchor the sides of a large house. Still others plant several in a hedge, as the tree’s dense foliage creates appealing privacy.  Alternatively, the tree is perfect for lining borders or walkways, as it won’t grow too wide. Its naturally pyramidal shape - without pruning! - also makes it a stately addition to formal designs, or as a medium-height addition to high-and-low trees and shrubbery. With its unique color, too, it adds splashes of contrast to otherwise monotonous green landscapes.  The ease with which it fits into any yard isn’t the Baby Blue Spruce’s only benefit. The tree is incredibly hardy, withstanding extreme weather ranging from cold, wind, snow, and salt to heat and drought (though they don’t do well in warmer climates). You also don’t have to worry about pests or deer, both of which avoid it.  The Baby Blue Spruce is the perfect alternative to larger blue spruces for gardeners with limited space. Add refinement and ease to your yard today! Planting & Care Planting: Choose a spot that grows in full sun to partial shade. The tree thrives in any well-draining soil type. Ideally, you want to plant your Baby Blue Spruce in spring or fall. Watering: After planting, water your tree a few times a week for the first two to three months. Though an established spruce is drought-tolerant, it is healthier and faster growing  if you water it during dry periods of the year.   Fertilizing: You can add a slow-release fertilizer when planting and in the spring to ensure your tree is healthy. However, never use horticultural oil on your spruce.