Botanical Name: Picea pungens glauca 'Fastigiata'
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Common Name: Fastigiate Colorado Blue Spruce  
Plant photo of: Picea pungens glauca 'Fastigiata'
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Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Season

Persistent

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

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Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

 

Special Uses

Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Connon Nursery

  • Description

  • Notes

40' tall with a 10' spread. Columnar and upright shape, with blue foliage. The tight columnar form of this tree makes it the best spruce for tight spots in the landscape.