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Blue Pearl Colorado Spruce

Scientific name: Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:2 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:5 ft
Width:5 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Blue Pearl is dwarf form of Colorado Blue Spruce that forms a minature bun shape, with good green-blue color.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer that forms itself into a slow growing shrub that starts out as a rounded over shape but can revert to conic wedge form as it matures. After years of growth it may attain a height and width of 5’. It features very striking blue-green foliage.

  Adaptation:
Easy to raise on most sites. Prefers full sun. Would be considered drought tolerant when fully established. Would be a good choice on clay sites.

  Pests:
None reported.
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