Botanical profile

Picea glauca 'Blue Teardrop'

Latin name
Picea glauca 'Blue Teardrop'
Common name
White spruce 'Blue Teardrop'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

Picea glauca 'Blue Teardrop', known as the 'Blue Teardrop' white spruce, is a compact ornamental conifer valued for its narrow silhouette and luminous silvery-blue coloration. This variety forms a small, dense, and elegant pyramid that adds verticality and structure to rock gardens, dwarf conifer beds, and small gardens. Its short bluish-green needles with silvery reflections create a fine and regular texture that remains decorative all year round. Thanks to its slow growth and naturally symmetrical shape resembling a teardrop, this spruce maintains a neat silhouette for a long time without requiring pruning. Very hardy and durable, it tolerates cold climates and ordinary well-drained soils well, while preferring full sun locations to maintain foliage density and coloration.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Soil type
Well-drained soil, tolerates ordinary soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small, light brown cones typical of spruce trees
Foliage color
Blue-green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Narrow pyramidal conifer
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 m (6 ft)
Width
90 cm (3 ft)
Growth rate
Slow
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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