.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Globe Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' Standard Description A compact evergreen conifer featuring striking blue-gray foliage, ideal for small gardens and landscape accents. Its dense, rounded form provides year-round visual interest with minimal maintenance. Suggested Uses Perfect for landscape borders, privacy screens, rock gardens, and container planting. Its ornamental appeal makes it suitable for residential and commercial outdoor spaces. Plant Details Botanical Name: Globe Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' Standard Common Name: Globe Colorado Blue Spruce Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft tall and wide, slow-growing Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, needle-like Bloom Time: Not applicable, coniferous Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Moderate Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Junipers, dwarf conifers, perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for optimal growth. Soil Moisture: Maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soil. Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic, Sandy Loam soils. Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune selectively in late winter to maintain shape. Winter Care: Protect young plants with mulch; fully hardy once established. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery to prevent crown exposure. Fertilization: Feed with balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Avoid excessive pruning to preserve dense form.