Colorado blue spruce; generally found planted as an ornamental rather than a timber species, blue spruce is the state tree of Colorado. It is a medium sized conifer found up to 50m. The blue in the common name refers to the blue-green (or glaucous) foliage of certain mature examples, and is not as obvious in seedlings.

Suitable Soil Conditions

• Dry Soil
• Heavy Soil
• Wet Soil

Suitable Site Conditions

• Exposed Site

Ultimate Tree Height

• 10 - 20m

Growth Rate

• Medium