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Blue spruce, Blue Diamond

Picea pungens Blue Diamond

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About this product

This stunning little variety of Colorado Spruce originated in Deurne, the Netherlands, in 1990. It is a cross between a female Picea pungens Glauca and an unknown variety of male Picea pungens.

Growing only approximately 10cm a year and rarely exceeding a height of 3m, Picea pungens Blue Diamond, or Blue Spruce, is perfect for any size garden to add a splash of colour.

The vivid silvery/blue spikey needles intensify in colour as the tree matures, forming a dense pyramidal habit. Pale brown cones can be seen in autumn.

It thrives in various soil types but cannot endure prolonged wet roots, though it does manage well in dry conditions.

Mature height: 1.5-3m

Specifications

Common names
Blue spruce, Blue Diamond
Height of tree
3-5m
Tree type
Evergreen
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Pyramidal
Looks good in
Autumn, Winter
Location
Garden