Waldbrunn Colorado Spruce A slow-growing dwarf, Picea pungens ‘Waldbrunn’ boasts a remarkable color that defies description; blue/gray/green—you decide. Its form is nest-like, with short, horizontal branches of thick, tough needles that overlap and provide reinforcement for the structure. Hardy enough for extremely cold climates, it is an ideal choice for a low, colorful sphere of color in […]
The Blues Colorado Spruce Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ was discovered as a unique growth sport on a Weeping Colorado Spruce and has become a favorite in gardens everywhere. Lush blue spring foliage drapes off of downward flowing branches creating a pleasing waterfall of year-round color. Plants may be trained to flow along a fence, deck railing, or […]
St. Mary’s Broom Blue Spruce on standard Picea pungens ‘St. Mary’s Broom’ is a dwarf, blue, bun-shaped selection, this slow-growing plant has relatively long, widely-angled needles. It reliably maintains a mounding or globose habit, without any tendency to develop a leader. Garden Size: 1’H x 2’W Dwarf: 1-3″/year Spreading Zone 2 Blue Conifer Full Sun Download a printable […]
St. Mary’s Broom Blue Spruce Picea pungens ‘St. Mary’s Broom’ is a dwarf, blue, bun-shaped selection with relatively long, widely-angled needles. It reliably maintains a mounding or globose habit, without any tendency to develop a leader. Its excellent blue color adds year-round interest to smaller spaces, containers and special theme gardens. Garden Size: 1’H x 2’W Dwarf: […]
Sester Dwarf Blue Spruce Stunning blue needles, slow growth rate, and classic conical form make Picea pungens ‘Sester Dwarf’ an ideal plant for the modern landscape. Growing at only about one-fourth the rate of its large parent, it is the perfect small-garden form of Colorado Blue Spruce, and is virtually maintenance free to keep its tidy shape. Found as […]
Roundabout Colorado Spruce ‘Roundabout’ is a compact, green, garden orb. Perhaps its color is better described as viridian – a sort of bluish green. Whatever color you perceive, it is a super hardy, symmetrical addition to the garden – like a spherical topiary that never needs shearing. Slow growing with needles in perfect scale to […]
Procumbens Blue Spruce The exciting and unique Picea pungens ‘Procumbens’ develops into a spreading, undulating ground cover. Performs best in a sunny location. Thrives in the coldest, harshest climates. Outstanding when allowed to wander among and over rocks and stone walls. Garden Size: 2’H x 10’W Intermediate: 6-8″/year Prostrate Zone 2 Blue Conifer Full Sun Download a printable point […]
Weeping Blue Spruce The blue needles and dense, weeping branches of Picea pungens ‘Pendula’ create a beautiful, cascading effect that is reminiscent of a waterfall. Whether staked upright and allowed to drape or simply permitted to ramble along the ground, ‘Pendula’ makes a graceful, dramatic statement in the garden. Garden Size: Varies with culture Large: 12-15″/year Weeping Zone 2 […]
Spring Gold Colorado Spruce Picea pungens ‘Niemetz’ is a show-stopper in spring when a creamy white flush bursts open and has a striking contrast against the older blue foliage. The new growth gradually darkens to blue as the season progresses. With irregular form that is wider than tall when young, ‘Niemetz’ develops into an attractive upright tree. […]
Mrs. Cesarini Colorado Spruce Picea pungens ‘Mrs. Cesarini’ is a bright green, flattened mound with dense branching and profuse budding. This dwarf selection offers a unique texture and color contrast that results from shiny needles and a clustered, light green bud break on the ends of branches. From Joe Cesarini, Long Island, New York. Garden Size: 3’H […]
