Colorado spruce typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Colorado spruce
Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'
The Colorado spruce (Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa') is an evergreen conifer tree that has a globular shape with short, bluish-green needles. It is native to the Rocky Mountains in the southwestern United States. This species is drought tolerant and highly resistant to wind and icy temperatures. It can grow to reach a height of 10-20 feet and prefers damp soils. As a popular landscape ornamental, the Colorado Spruce provides a unique, ornamental look to any outdoor space. It is easy to maintain and provides year-round greenery for beds, borders and screens.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
2 - 7
Flowers:
No flowers, Purple, Red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Well-drained
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Colorado spruce should be watered twice a week after it has been planted. The amount of water should be enough to thoroughly moisten the soil. Apply 2-3 inches of water every time. Make sure to water deeply at the root zone and not just the surface. In dry periods, water at least once a week. This species does not need to be fertilized, but an organic mulch should be applied to help conserve soil moisture.
sunlight
Colorado spruce thrives best in full sun exposure for the majority of the day. Plants will require at least 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily. It should be ideally planted in a location with full sun that receives direct sunlight from 10 am to 4 pm daily. The Colorado spruce should be located in an area where it will not be shaded by buildings, trees, or large shrubs. This will allow the tree to capture the most light and nourishment from the sun.
pruning
Colorado spruce should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring. Generally a pruning of 10-20% of the total growth should suffice. However, pruning should focus on older branches that cross or are oversized. Younger branches should be left to their own development as much as possible. Pruning should be aimed at maintaining the overall structure of the tree and removing dead or sick branches. You may wish to prune to shape the tree or to improve its vigor and structural integrity. Take care not to over prune as this could damage the tree’s natural shape and vigor.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Colorado spruce typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
