Colorado Spruce

Overview & Description

The Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens) commands attention with its classic pyramidal form and striking silver-blue to dark green needles. This rugged native evergreen features sharp, stiff needles that maintain vibrant blue-green hues through all seasons. Its bold architectural presence with symmetrical, layered branches makes a dramatic statement as a specimen tree while excelling in windbreaks, shelterbelts, and mass plantings.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a dense, pyramidal, and symmetrical growth habit with moderate annual growth of 12+ inches when young. It forms a large, commanding tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 50 to 75 feet in height with a spread of 15 to 25 feet.

Additional Notes

Evergreen with silver-blue to dark green foliage year-round. Exceptionally hardy to Zone 2-7, tolerating drought and cold extremes. Provides crucial winter shelter for birds. An outstanding choice for grand specimen plantings, privacy screens on large properties, windbreaks, erosion control, or creating evergreen focal points where bold architecture and year-round colour are desired across challenging climates.