Blue Spruce
Deer-Resistant
Evergreen

Blue Spruce

Picea pungens Glauca

The stately Blue Spruce is a magnificent evergreen known for its striking silver-blue needles and classic conical form, adding year-round grandeur to any landscape.

$1,065.90

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About this plant

Elevate your landscape with the majestic Picea pungens 'Glauca', commonly known as the Blue Spruce. This iconic evergreen tree is prized for its stunning, rigid, silver-blue needles that shimmer in the sunlight, creating a breathtaking focal point in any garden. With its dense, pyramidal growth habit, the Blue Spruce offers unparalleled structural beauty and serves as an excellent privacy screen, windbreak, or specimen tree. Its distinctive color provides a beautiful contrast against other greenery, making it a favorite for both traditional and contemporary designs. Hardy and enduring, this premium conifer from A Cut Above ensures a distinguished and vibrant presence for generations. Its low-maintenance nature once established makes it a smart and beautiful investment for discerning homeowners.

Care & maintenance

Once established, the Blue Spruce is relatively low-maintenance. Protect young trees from strong winds. Pruning is generally not required, but can be done to maintain shape or remove dead/damaged branches in late winter or early spring. Monitor for spider mites in hot, dry conditions.

Quick facts

Type
evergreen
Mature height
30-60 feet
Mature width
15-20 feet
Sun
Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily)
Water
Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil, especially during establishment. Drought-tolerant once mature.
Growth rate
Medium (12-24 inches per year)