Picea, Colorado Spruce 'Zafiro Blue'
Out of stock
Sold out for the season- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
This selection has bright blue color and a slow growth rate, perfect for gardens with limited space; this small form of the Colorado Blue Spruce requires little maintenance to maintain its tidy conical form.
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Details
Height: 8 feet
Spread: 6 feet
Sunlight: 
Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: Blue Colorado Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce
Brand: Iseli
Description:
This selection has bright blue color and a slow growth rate, perfect for gardens with limited space; this small form of the Colorado Blue Spruce requires little maintenance to maintain its tidy conical form
Ornamental Features
Zafiro Colorado Blue Spruce has attractive silvery blue foliage. The needles are highly ornamental and remain silvery blue throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Zafiro Colorado Blue Spruce is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. 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.
Zafiro Colorado Blue Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Zafiro Colorado Blue Spruce will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub 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 considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. 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 is a selection of a native North American species.
| SKU | Container Size |
| E2044 | #3 Container (3 Gallon) |
| E2045 | #5 Container (5 Gallon) |
| E2046 | #10 Container (10 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Available for Pre-Order | No |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Common Family Name | Spruce |