Colorado spruce
Picea pungens 'Bacheri'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Colorado spruces need to be watered regularly to ensure optimal health. Generally, they will need to be watered deeply once a week during their active growing season; however, in periods of extreme heat or drought, they can require more frequent watering. In addition, it is important to make sure that the soil is kept evenly moist but not saturated. When watering, aim to moisten the entire root zone as deeply as possible.
sunlight
The Colorado spruce prefers full sun, which should be at least 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. If grown in a shaded area, the tree won't reach full size or have a full vibrant color. The best time for the Colorado spruce to get its full dose of sunlight is during the mid-morning and mid-afternoon, when the sun is not directly overhead. When the location has extreme heat or cold temperatures, the Colorado spruce may benefit from slightly less sunlight or additional protection.
pruning
Colorado spruce trees should be pruned in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Prune lightly, removing only dead and damaged branches. Avoid heavy pruning which can cause dieback and overall stress on the tree. In general, try to leave the mature shape of the tree intact and only remove small or diseased branches. Pruning can be done annually, or every other year.
