Blue Spruce Tree

BLUE SPRUCE TREE Picea pungens Engelm

The Blue Spruce was first discovered in 1862 on Pikes Peak and named by the botanist C.C. Parry. It is the state tree of Colorado, USA. Hence, "Colorado Blue Spruce". This tree is known for its stately, majestic, symmetrical form and its beautiful silver-blue color. Field grown Blue Spruce can be transplanted successfully. They are widely used as an ornamental tree and for windbreak or a living privacy screen, or as a live potted Christmas tree! The foliage is generally a beautiful silvery blue color and they have the ability to withstand temperature extremes. Increased nitrogen in the spring can help bring out the blue color which may not appear until the trees are a bit older. They can grow to 90 feet high and live to be over 90 years. You may keep them from getting too high or large by regular pruning. They prefer full sun but do well in partial shade.

Blue Spruce Tree is Zone 2-7 only!

Availability & Price: We have Live Potted Trees in special composting pots or burlap for -$35.00 each if picked up at the farm and ordered in advance. Spring sale $10.00 per foot! $30.00 (approx. 3 feet tall).

We also have field grown 6-8 yr. old Blue Spruces for wholesale at $10.00 per foot-with a minimum order of three (3) trees to a maximum order of six (6) trees, available here at the farm. We could offer local delivery and planting at your location if it is a problem picking them up here but most customers prefer to pick out their trees in person. (Usually within a 30 mile radius of our farm in New Hampshire.) The trees are in height from 2 to 4 feet tall.

Have your location picked out and we can bring the necessary tools and soil amendments. $12.50 per hour charged for labor and gas. Soil amendments are $1.50 each tree. Please note: At this time we do not postal ship trees out of state. (prices are subject to change)

Call, visit or e-mail for availability. Phone: (603) 435-7260 E-mail: brenda@organic-growers.com