.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, dense conifer showcasing striking silvery-blue foliage, ideal for focal points or small landscape areas. Naturally shaped with a rounded form, it provides year-round visual interest and excellent drought tolerance. Suggested Uses Perfect for small gardens, landscape foundation plantings, or as a container specimen on patios and terraces. Also suitable for wildlife gardens and decorative borders. Plant Details Botanical Name: Globe Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' Standard Common Name: Globe Colorado Blue Spruce Size & Growth: Up to 3-4 ft tall and wide when matured; grows slowly at approximately 3-6 inches per year. Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Foliage Type: Evergreen needles with silvery-blue hue Bloom Time: Cones develop in late spring to early summer, not showy flowers Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses, and shrubbery Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Space at least 3-4 feet apart for mature size. Soil Moisture: Maintain evenly moist soil, avoid waterlogging. Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Humidity: Tolerant of a range of humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches in late winter or early spring. Winter Care: Generally cold hardy; protect young specimens from harsh winter winds if necessary. Planting Depth: Set the root ball slightly above ground level to allow for settling. Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch around base to conserve moisture and protect roots.