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Picea (Spruce) pungens glauca (Colorado Blue Spruce)

One of the most popular of the Spruces. Pyramidal form which rarely needs pruning. Medium texture. Variable green to blue colored foliage. Stiff needles. Tolerant of dry conditions and prefers cool soil. A slow grower.

  • Height: 40'-70'
  • Spread: 10'-20'
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Picea (Spruce) glauca densata (Black Hills Spruce)

Pyramidal form. Medium texture. Short, stiff, blue-green foliage. Dense, compact growth habit. Very slow growing. Ordinary soils. Withstands heat & drought conditions.

  • Height: 40'-60'
  • Spread: 20'-30'
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Picea (Spruce) abies (Norway Spruce)

Pyramidal form with pendulous branches. Medium texture. Dark green foliage. Tolerates moist, well-drained soils. Stiff when young, graceful at maturity. Useful as windbreaks and for naturalizing. Rapid grower. Cylindrical cones.

  • Height: 40'-60'
  • Spread: 25'-30'
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Characteristics
  • Attracts Birds
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    Good for cut flowers
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    Rabbit Resistant
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Shade
  • Wet Soils