Colorado Spruce, Blue Spruce 'Hoopsii'

Piceapungens

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Picea (PY-see-uh)
Species
pungens (PUN-gens)
Synonym
Picea pungens var. glauca
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

North Tonawanda, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Wheatfield, NY (Zone 6a) | May 2007 | positive

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