Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce

Tags: Spruce
Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'

A superb evergreen conifer with rich blue needles on a densely branched, naturally pyramidal form. An outstanding landscape specimen. A very slow grower that will become quite large over time, in ideal conditions. A wonderful choice for use as a living Christmas tree.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial to Full Sun
Mature Size:
40 Ft. T by 20 Ft. W
Cold Hardiness Zone:
2-8
Growth Rate:
Slow
Foliage Color:
Blue Green
Flower Color:
Conifer
Bloom Period:
Prized for Foliage
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Care Instructions

Prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Prefers even moisture but can tolerate periodic drought when well-established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.