Colorado blue spruce

Colorado blue spruce (picea pungens) many varieties available with different heights. Grows to 100 feet with a 20 foot spread. A tall, narrow tree with dense, silver-blue to blue-green foliage. Needles are medium-length and sharp. Branches occur in regular whorls. Very ornamental. Full sun. Prefers moist soil but will do well in dry areas also. Good for birds. Native to the rockies. Zone 3

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