Colorado Blue Spruce Tree

Silvery Green Foliage + Year-Round Evergreen Color Delivering silvery blue-green tones year-round plus a sleek pyramidal silhouette, the Colorado Blue Spruce Tree ticks all the boxes, with stiff, crisp needles that set it apart from other evergreen varieties and give you a perfect screen. And despite its eye-catching beauty, the Colorado Blue Spruce couldn’t be easier to maintain. A widespread, deeper root system merges with strong branches to provide food and shelter for graceful wildlife, including birds like siskins, crossbills, and nuthatches. From acidic to clay soils and drought conditions, the Colorado Blue stands up to tough conditions and landscape areas like a champ. It's easy to acclimate to your landscape with its uniform growth and symmetrical branching. It's not just your typical evergreen – its needles are 95% blue for a one-of-a-kind look. Whether you’re looking for an all-natural privacy screen or windbreak, these Colorado Spruces are ideal for planting in a row and are the best selection for container growing. The only catch? Selecting the perfect spot and grabbing yours before they're gone. Get your Colorado Blue Spruce today! Planting & Care 1. Planting: Select an area with direct sunlight for your Colorado Blue Spruce. Though it thrives in full sun, it will also grow in partial shade. Furthermore, a wide range of soil types supports the Blue Spruce - clay, loam, or sandy - provided that the soil is well-drained. Once you’ve found your ideal area for planting, dig a hole that is shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width. If you’re planting several Blue Spruces together for privacy fencing, ensure you space them at least 10 to 20 feet apart. To help the soil retain moisture even more efficiently, spread 3 to 4 inches of mulch around the base of the Spruce. 2. Watering: To encourage proper growth, water your newly planted Blue Spruce Trees at least once a week during the first year after planting, until the ground freezes during the winter. More frequent watering may be necessary during the warm summer months to keep the ground adequately moist. If you’re not sure when to water, simply feel the soil near your tree, down to about a depth of 1 inch. If it feels dry, it’s time to water. 3. Fertilizing: Although Colorado Blue Spruces don’t require frequent fertilizing, an application during early spring (before the growing season) provides an extra boost of nutrients for longer needles and richer color. Use 10-10-10 slow-release fertilizer and follow label instructions.