BABY BLUE SPRUCE

Plant Name: Baby Blue Spruce

Scientific Name: Picea pungens ‘Baby Blue’ — Baby Blue Colorado Blue Spruce

Mature Height: 20–30 ft

Mature Spread: 10–15 ft

Growth Rate: Slow (6–12 in/year)

Sun: Full sun

Water: Moderate; 5–10 gal per watering while establishing, 2–3 times/week in hot, dry weather; 10–15 gal per watering once established during hot, dry periods

Foliage: Stiff, sharp, silvery-blue needles; evergreen

Fall Color: Retains silvery-blue color year-round

Flower Color: Inconspicuous

Bloom Time: Spring

Fruit: Oblong, light-brown cones, approximately 2–4 in. long

Hardiness Zones: 3–7 (−40°F to 10°F)

Features: Dense pyramidal form; striking blue foliage; cold hardy; excellent specimen tree

Additional Facts: Baby Blue Spruce is a slower-growing selection of Colorado Blue Spruce. It prefers cool conditions and well-drained soil and benefits from consistent deep irrigation during hot, dry summers.