Spruce, Blue Globe #3
Spruce Blue Globe
Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'
Height: Typically 3–5 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 4–6 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 4–6 feet apart for full coverage
Growth Rate: Slow
Evergreen
Native to United States
Description
Spruce Blue Globe is a stunning compact evergreen that delivers a bold splash of icy blue color year-round. Its dense, rounded form and striking silvery-blue needles create a polished and structured statement in the landscape. This slow-growing, tidy conifer is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, rock gardens, or mixed borders, offering a satisfying contrast to green foliage and flowering plants. Its low-maintenance nature and eye-catching hue make it one of the finest choices for adding lasting interest and elegance to any outdoor space.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish strong roots and support healthy growth; once established, requires minimal supplemental watering except in prolonged dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; shape in late winter if desired
With its bold blue color, compact habit, and year-round interest, Spruce Blue Globe is a showstopping choice for adding texture, structure, and a refreshing splash of color to the landscape.
