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Pinaceae
Trees and shrubs
Colorado Blue Spruce 'Ice Floe'
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Pinaceae
Picea pungens 'Ice Floe', also known as 'Ice Floe' blue spruce, is a compact ornamental conifer particularly sought after for its very bright silvery-blue foliage and its low, spreading habit. This variety forms a small, dense shrub with horizontal branches that create a cushion or slightly undulating carpet effect, reminiscent of a floating ice floe, which explains its name. Its rigid, steel-blue needles with silver reflections provide a remarkable contrast in rock gardens, dwarf conifer beds, and alpine gardens. Thanks to its slow growth and naturally compact habit, it retains its decorative shape for a long time without requiring pruning. Very hardy and resistant to difficult conditions, this conifer tolerates poor soils and cold climates well, provided the soil is well-drained and the location is in full sun.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorSilver blue
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall, light brown cones typical of spruce trees
Maximum height2 ft (60 cm)
Maximum width4 ft (1.2 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
