code: 5025
One of the most popular evergreens for our area. A stately evergreen tree valued for its classic pyramid shape. Bright green needles that are stiff and short. Grows about 1 foot per year and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Performs best in regularly watered areas.
Hardy to -40°F
Maximum Elevation: 10,000 Feet
Ornamental Features
Colorado Green Spruce has green foliage which emerges bluish-green in spring. The needles remain green throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The rough gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes
Colorado Green Spruce is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don’t particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Colorado Green Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Vertical Accent
- Windbreaks and Shelterbelts
Planting & Growing
Colorado Green Spruce will grow to be about 60 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America.
Information:
Mature Size (generic) : TREE (30-50′ Tall) • Average Width
USDA Hardiness Zone : 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs : Moderate
Light Needs : Partial Sun, Full Sun
Growth Rate : Moderate
Mature Height : 30-45 ft. (30 years) grows up about 10-14 inches per year
Mature Width : 15-25 ft.
Name : Colorado Green Spruce
