Colorado Blue Spruce Tree

Picea pungens

Also known as: Colorado Blue Spruce

A popular choice for cold-climate privacy hedges

Tolerant of extreme cold and drought and adaptable to most soil types

Unique, silvery-blue foliage stands out in the landscape



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Sleek Silvery Hues on a Timeless Evergreen

Why Colorado Blue Spruce Trees?

With silvery blue-green tones year-round, a sleek pyramidal silhouette, and straightforward, no-nonsense care, the Colorado Blue Spruce Tree ticks all the boxes of a landscape must-have. Its columnar shape and stiff, crisp needles set it apart from other evergreen varieties. Not to mention that its deer resistant and drought tolerant! 

And when it comes to planting and care, the Colorado couldn’t be easier to maintain. This well-known beauty withstands wind better than most spruces because it boasts a widespread, deeper root system. Plus, it’s long-lived (seriously…it can last hundreds of years!) and provides food and shelter for graceful wildlife, like siskins, crossbills, and nuthatches.

Even better? It adapts well to a variety of soils, from acidic to clay, and requires normal moisture with moderate tolerance to drought. Also, with a manageable growth rate of 12 to 24 inches per year, it’s easy to acclimate to your landscape with its uniform growth and symmetrical branching.

Basically, the Colorado Blue Spruce Tree is not just your typical evergreen – especially since its needles are 95% blue. Whether you’re looking for an all-natural privacy screen or windbreak, these Spruces are ideal for planting in a row and are the best selection for container growing. A festive twist in the form of light brown, 3 to 4-inch cones concentrated in the upper crown makes it a delightful backyard beauty during the holidays and beyond.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

When you order from Fast Growing Trees, you get all of the benefits of the Colorado plus the promise of strong, healthy growth. Your Colorado leaves our nursery with a healthier, better-developed root system.

Many fast-growing trees aren't as strong, especially when they come from big-box stores. But your Colorado Blue Spruce is grown and nurtured for months ahead of shipping...and now, you reap the rewards with a tree that thrives season after season.

It's one of the most planted cultivars by professional landscapers for a reason. Is there anything better than a no-nonsense evergreen with the added perk of vibrant, unique beauty? Order a Colorado Blue Spruce Tree of your own today!

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Product Details

Mature Height:35-45 ft.
Mature Width:25-30 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Picea pungens
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI
Grows Well In Zones:2-7 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 2-7 outdoors

(hardy down to -40℉)

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Jorge R.
6/4/2026
Verified Buyer

Blue Spruce

Smaller than what I was expecting, But doing well

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertWe're happy your Colorado Blue Spruce is doing well, Jorge! We're sorry the size was smaller than expected. Just to reassure you, your tree is all set up for success and exactly where it should be at its current age! As a nursery, we grow younger trees ready for their forever homes. Give it patience and it's going to grow beautifully. It's all part of the process!
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Tanya O.
5/30/2026
Verified Buyer

Excellent Little Trees!

The trees arrived in excellent condition and within weeks of planting have had a TON of new growth. Very happy with them and cannot wait to see how they look in the next few years

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertThat's wonderful, Tanya! Your Colorado Blue Spruces arriving in excellent condition and exploding with new growth within weeks of planting is exactly what we love to hear. Your trees are clearly thriving and ready to grow into something truly beautiful. We can't wait to hear how they look in the coming years. Thanks for choosing us!
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Michael C.
5/29/2026
Verified Buyer

Spruce Trees

Excellent product. Roots nicely packed. Trees in excellent shape. Very pleased with these trees. If I need more Blue Spruce trees I would order these again.

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Christina G.
5/26/2026
Verified Buyer

Blue Spruce

Great, trees are planted. So far so good.

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Barbara V.
5/23/2026
Verified Buyer

Great company to buy trees from!

Not sure why they think I bought blue spruce, because they were regular green spruce, but whatever. The trees arrived in great condition. Well packaged and very healthy. So far, they're doing great. We've bought from Fast Growing Trees in the past and the trees have been healthy and are growing beautifully.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHi Barbara, we're so glad they arrived healthy and are doing great. Regarding the color Colorado Blue Spruce gets its blue appearance from a waxy coating on the needles which can look more green when worn away by shipping heat or handling. New growth can also appear greener until the wax develops. We hope that stunning blue color comes through beautifully as they settle in and we truly appreciate your continued loyalty!
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