Pre-Bonsai Dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce
The Dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce, scientifically known as Picea pungens 'Globosa', is a compact variety of the Colorado Blue Spruce, a popular conifer native to North America.
This dwarf cultivar is characterized by its slow growth rate, vibrant blue-gray needles, and distinctive rounded shape, making it an attractive choice for various landscaping applications.
Characteristics
- Growth Habit: The Dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce typically grows to about 3 to 5 feet tall and can spread up to 5 feet wide, maintaining a dense, rounded form. Its growth rate is slow, averaging only 1 to 6 inches per year, which classifies it as a dwarf conifer.
- Foliage: The needles are a striking silvery-blue color, particularly vibrant in spring when new growth emerges. This color remains throughout the year, providing year-round interest in the garden.
- Hardiness: This plant is hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 8, tolerating temperatures as low as -40°F. It prefers well-drained soils and can adapt to various soil types, although it thrives best in dry to moderately moist conditions.
Maintenance
Maintenance for the Dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce is minimal. Regular watering is essential during the establishment phase, but once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant.
Pruning is generally limited to removing any dead or damaged branches, and it benefits from a layer of organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Tree Features:
- Approximate Height: 10-12", measured from the table to the top of tree.
- The spread will be around 10-12"
- It ships in a 6.5" plastic pot
- (Please Note) All dimensions are approximate. Each tree is different.
