Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
Blue Spruce 'Baby Blue'
FamilyPinaceae
Picea pungens 'Baby Blue' is a compact selection of the Colorado blue spruce, recognized for its intense, dense, and uniform silvery-blue foliage, which retains its vibrant hue all year round. Its narrow and well-structured conical habit, combined with slower and more consistent growth than the species, makes it an excellent choice for specimen planting, low hedges, rock gardens, or small gardens. Each branch is covered with rigid, steel-blue needles, offering a bright and decorative texture. Very hardy and drought-tolerant once established, 'Baby Blue' prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. It combines a compact form, sustained color, and natural resistance, making it ideal for integrating verticality, color, and structure into a well-designed landscape.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodNot significant
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorBlue
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingLight brown, cylindrical, sparse cones
Maximum height5 to 6 m (16 to 20 feet)
Maximum width2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature'-40°C
