![]() Genetic diversity is important when planting trees in groups, and our Colorado Spruce offer you that. As well, these trees are grown from seed, so each has subtle genetic differences that can protect against mass disease or insect pest outbreaks, or reactions to extreme weather conditions. This tree is sometimes called Green Spruce, to distinguish it from the forms with distinctly blue foliage. But for less formal areas, like screening, windbreaks, natural areas, or for background planting, choose the Colorado Spruce, whose greener coloring, with bluish overtones, is more appropriate, and fits better into the natural landscape. For lawn specimens we recommend the ever-popular Colorado Blue Spruce, or one of the different improved forms, such as ‘Hoopsii’, ‘Fat Albert’ or ‘Baby Blue Eyes’. With its evergreen foliage it is beautiful all year round, and it is especially attractive during those long winter months when other trees are bare and colorless.Ĭolorado Spruce is one of the most popular trees for gardens in colder areas. Plant along the edges of natural areas and woodlands, to make an attractive transition from ‘garden’ to ‘nature’. Plant it as a single tree, or a group, in the corners of your yard, to fill it out and frame the views. It is the perfect choice for creating a screen or windbreak, alone or mixed with other species, like Thuja Green Giant, Fir trees, and large shrubs. ![]() In colder zones this tough tree is a basic garden plant, widely grown because of its durability, ease, and low care requirements. Lower branches close to the ground live for many years, so it is excellent for screening and windbreaks. ![]() The branches grow in layers from the central trunk, making a tall pyramid. With deep roots it is very drought resistant once it has become established.Ī classic evergreen tree, admired by everyone, the Colorado Spruce has a graceful pyramidal form combined with dense foliage in a beautiful turquoise-green color. It rarely suffers from significant pests or diseases, as long as it is not in flooded ground, and deer leave it alone. Rock-solid hardy all the way into zone 2, it can’t be beaten for northern gardens. Rocky, sandy, or clay, it is all the same to this tough tree that takes harsh urban conditions and salt spray too. Plant the Colorado Spruce in full sun or partial shade, in almost any well-drained soil.
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