Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce
Overview: A spruce grown for its silvery-blue foliage on cascading, weeping branches.
Mature size: Varies by cultivar, from dwarf globe forms under 5 ft. to the species' full 50–75 ft..
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flowering season: Not grown for flowers — an evergreen conifer
Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7 — performs best where summers are cool and struggles in Southern heat and humidity
Water needs: Average; adaptable to both dry and moist soils, but not standing water
Special features: Stiff, sharp, blue-gray to silvery-blue needles; needs plenty of room to grow; give it space apart from other plantings, since the strong blue color can be hard to combine with
Wildlife value: Cover and nesting habitat for birds
Botanical name: Picea pungens 'The Blues'
Category: Topiaries, Conifers, & Specialty Material