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Fat Albert Blue Colorado Spruce

Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'

SPR-FAT

Very dense, upright, broad-pyramidal conifer with good blue needle color. Trees exhibit full, dense growth even in youth.

Max Elevation: 9

evergreen native

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SPR-FAT10CMN 10C04 449.95 319.99 102 & 326.6 @ May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FAT5CMN 05CMN 239.95 159.99 100 &137 x May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FATBBHD4 BB04HD 499.95 379.99 35 !267.2fence} May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FAT15CMN 15CMN 719.95 499.99 12 &326.6 @ May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FAT20F5 20F05 519.95 359.99 9 &n355.3 @ May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FATBB7 BB07MD 999.95 799.96 7 &356.7 x May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FATBB8 BB08MD 1199.95 959.96 7 &356.7 May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FAT25F55 25F5.5 609.95 329.99 5 &s355.5 . May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FATBBHD5 BB05HD 629.95 499.99 5 &n355.2 x May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FAT10C 10C04 449.95 319.99 3 !w201 @ May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FATBBHD3 BB03HD 379.50 190.00 2 !n355.1 } May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FATBBMD5 BB05MD 689.95 479.99 2 & 365east May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FAT20F6 20F06 699.95 499.99 1 FIND } May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FAT25F6 25F 06 809.95 239.99 1 CMAS 14 . May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FATBBHD6 BB06HD 589.95 419.99 1 ! n355.3 x May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
SPR-FATBBMD6 BB06MD 859.95 687.96 1 &n356.7 x May 10, 2025, 12:10 a.m.

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Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Short erect branches comprised of densely set, light green needles, form a tight, conical evergreen. Great for smaller areas. Protect from winter sun.

Ali Green Colorado Spruce

This selection is intermediate in characteristics between pungens and glauca, with short, dark green needles, a uniform pyramidal shape and moderate growth rate. The natural Christmas tree shape and sturdy constitution make it desirable addition to landscapes where hardiness and adaptability are required.

Baby Blue Eyes Colorado Spruce

Baby Blue Eyes Spruce is a conical-shaped, fully branched selection of Colorado Spruce with a uniform growth habit and intense blue needles. On the average it will grow upward about 8 inches per year compared to some Colorado Spruce that can grow as much as 12 to 18 inches upward per year. Since it is a grafted plant , the growth rate can vary depending on the rootstock (understock) that it is grafted on to. It is most commonly grafted on to Picea abies (Norway Spruce) because of the vigorous root system that allows for better transplanting. Some trees that have been reported to be "dwarf" probably were grafted on to a less vigorous root system. All in all it is a very beautiful tree with a very appealing name that should be considered to be a average size spruce tree. Hardy to -40°F Maximum Elevation: 9,000 ft.

Bacheri Blue Colorado Spruce

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Bonny Blue Colorado Spruce

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Colorado Blue Spruce

One of the most popular evergreens for our area. A stately evergreen tree valued for its classic pyramid shape. Stiff short needles range in color from silver-blue to green. Grows about 1 ft per year and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Performs best in a regularly irrigated area.

'Continental' Colorado Blue Spruce

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This tall, narrow tree has a tight branching habit with short, dark green needles. Due to its habit it can handle heavy snow and provide a strong, vertical accent.

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Glacier Blue Colorado Blue Spruce

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Dwarf Globe Colorado Blue Spruce

A compact, rounded, flat topped bush that at maturity is wider than high. The needles are blue white. A slow grower, good where space is limited. A very popular variety because of the intense blue foliage.

Colorado Green Spruce

One of the most popular evergreens for our area. A stately evergreen tree valued for its classic pyramid shape. Bright green needles that are stiff and short. Grows about 1 foot per year and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Performs best in regularly watered areas. Hardy to -40°F Maximum Elevation: 10,000 ft.

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Mesa Verde Colorado Spruce

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Mrs. Cesarini Dwarf Colorado Green Spruce

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Montrose Spire White Spruce

An ideal small size tree where space and height are a consideration. Excellent for use as a main feature for the garden. Plant in close proximity to other evergreens for stunning color contrast.

Norway Spruce

Pyramidal tree with pendulous branchlets that are stiff when young growing more graceful with maturity.

Parson's Dwarf Norway Spruce

An irregular, dwarf, alpine shape makes the perfect rock garden specimen. Long, flat, thick, green needles, tan stems, and bright brown stems. Grows in full sun to part shade. Grows 6-8" a year.

Procumbens Colorado Spruce

Rocket Colorado Blue Spruce

An evenly blue, grafted variety developed for yards where width is limited. Perpendicular branching angles shed snow better than some of the more upright selections. Parent plant in Gresham, Oregon is 40' tall and 12' wide after 30 years.

Select Blue Colorado Spruce

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Serbian Spruce

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Sester Blue Dwarf Colorado Spruce

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The Blues Weeping Colorado Spruce

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Zafiro Dwarf Colorado Spruce

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