FAT ALBERT SPRUCE

Plant Name: Fat Albert Spruce
Scientific Name: Picea pungens ‘Fat Albert’ — Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce
Mature Height: 25–35 ft
Mature Spread: 15–20 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; 10–20 gal per watering once established during hot, dry periods
Foliage: Dense, stiff, silvery-blue needles; evergreen
Fall Color: Retains blue color year-round
Flower Color: Inconspicuous
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruit: Oblong, light-brown cones, approximately 2–4 in. long
Hardiness Zones: 2–7 (−50°F to 10°F)
Features: Broad, dense pyramidal form; intense blue foliage; strong central leader; excellent specimen or accent tree
Additional Facts: Fat Albert is a compact, broad-growing selection of Colorado Blue Spruce. It typically stays shorter and wider than standard Blue Spruce and develops a dense, symmetrical form without pruning.