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Pinaceae
Trees and shrubs
Colorado Blue Spruce 'Globosa'
Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Family
Pinaceae
Picea pungens 'Globosa', known as Globosa Blue Spruce, is a dwarf conifer highly valued for its naturally rounded shape and magnificent silvery-blue foliage. This compact variety forms a dense, globular shrub that adds structure and contrast to rockeries, dwarf conifer beds, and alpine gardens. Its stiff needles display a luminous steel-blue hue that remains decorative all year round and particularly enhances landscape compositions. Over time, the plant can develop a small trunk and a slightly conical shape while maintaining a compact silhouette. Thanks to its slow growth, it retains its regular habit for a long time without requiring significant pruning. Very hardy and durable, this spruce tolerates poor soils and cold climates well, while preferring full sun locations and well-drained soils.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorBlue
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall, light brown cones typical of spruce trees
Maximum height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum width4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateSlow
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
