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[a.k.a. Colorado Spruce, Blue Spruce]
\n[<\/em>Picea pungens,\u00a0<\/em>Picea pungens Glauca]<\/em><\/h2>\n

You are here: Nurserymen<\/a> > Evergreen Seedlings<\/a> > Colorado Blue Spruce<\/em><\/p>\n

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Colorado bare root seedlings, approx 9-15″ tall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The most popular Spruce by any measure, Colorados are often the primary choice for Christmas trees, ornamental landscaping, evergreen privacy screens and windbreaks<\/a>. This ornamental spruce features a pleasing conical shape, can reach heights of over 100 feet and can live for up to 800 years. If you plant one and it reaches this age, we’d love to hear about it!<\/p>\nFOR SALE, shipping NOW through end of May 2026<\/b>

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Anchored with a deep root system, Blue Spruce can handle\u00a0mild drought and high winds once established. It requires little pruning to maintain its shape, and retains its needles better than almost any spruce (handy when removing it from your home after Christmas).<\/p>\n

Express Checkout:<\/strong><\/em>
\nColorado bare root seedlings 5-pack >><\/a>\u00a0$34.00<\/strong>
\nColorado bare root seedlings 10-pack >><\/a>\u00a0$45.00<\/strong>
\nColorado bare root seedlings 25-pack >><\/a>\u00a0$65.00<\/strong>
\nColorado bare root seedlings 50-pack >><\/a>\u00a0$93.00<\/strong>
\nColorado bare root seedlings 100-pack >><\/a>\u00a0$133.00<\/strong>
\nTo order multiple items,<\/b> please scroll farther down this page and use the big green ecommerce buttons instead. If you can't see the buttons, please read these instructions<\/a>. Limit 500 trees per customer. All prices include shipping<\/a> and a one year guarantee<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Colorado Blue Spruce are fairly hardy, dense, and grow at an average rate for an evergreen. It’s cones are anywhere from 2 to 4 inches long and have a brown chestnut color. Blue Spruce grow from Kentucky north, and east of Idaho. They can do well in lower states such as New Mexico and Arizona if planted at elevations above 5,000 feet. They can handle a little bit of shade, but full sun is best.<\/p>\n

That “Blue Spruce” Color<\/h2>\n

Colorado Spruce needles are four-sided and can be quite sharp (“pungens” is Latin for “sharp”), and needle color varies from silvery blue to greenish blue. The Glauca variety (which we sell), tend to have more blueish and silvery needles. About 60% develop the famous “blue” color, while the rest will remain more greenish. It is a genetic trait which cannot determined for the first few years.<\/p>\n

Colorado Blue Spruce: characteristics and info<\/h2>\n\u2022 prefers hardiness zones 3-6<\/a>
\n\u2022 prefers full sun but does fine in partial shade when young
\n\u2022 mature height and spread: up to 75 ft high, 20 ft spread
\n\u2022 prefers sandy loamy soils, but does well in quite a wide range of soils
\n\u2022 Ohio State University info on Picea pungens Glauca<\/a>
\n\u2022 Colorado Blue Spruce Sizes and Availability:<\/b>
\n--- Colorado Spruce seedlings<\/a> [FOR SALE]
\n--- Colorado Spruce transplants<\/a> [FOR SALE]
\n--- Colorado Spruce plug seedlings<\/a> [FOR SALE]
\n\u2022 Comparable alternative species: Black Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, Meyers Spruce, Norway Spruce, Serbian Spruce and White Spruce. Confused about species? Check out our Evergreen Tree Buyers Guide<\/a>

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