Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea pungens

Discover Colorado Blue Spruce or Epicéa Bleu in French!

The Colorado Blue Spruce is a slow-growing conifer native to the Rocky Mountains of North America. Its name comes from the bluish tint of its needles, which gives it a unique and attractive appearance. The Colorado Blue Spruce is a conical tree with spreading branches that give it a distinctive pyramid shape.

Germination: Soak the seeds for 24 hours in water at room temperature. A stratification period of 2 weeks may be recommended. Keep the soil well moist throughout the germination period which generally lasts between 2 and 4 weeks.

Care advice : This tree prefers well-drained soil and likes to be exposed to full sun. It is important to water it well, especially during dry periods.

Life expectancy and particularities of the tree : The Colorado Blue Spruce is a long-lived tree, being able to live up to 600 years in optimal conditions.

Find 5 Colorado Blue Spruce seeds in the Bonsai Box and the Bonsai Box Deluxe .