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| Common Name: |
Blue Spruce |
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| Botanical Name: |
Picea pungens |
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| Plant Description: |
An evergreen, conical to columnar tree with horizontal, stiff branches having sharp pointed four sided, bluish gray-green needles 1/2" to 1 1/2" long, arranged radially on the shoots. Green, later pale brown female cones are 3-5" long, maturing in autumn. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. |
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| Plant Family: |
Pinaceae |
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| Hardiness Zones: |
3 to
8
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| Mature Size: |
30-60' tall x 15-20' wide |
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| Plant Type: |
Evergreen Tree |
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| Light Requirement: |
Full Sun |
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| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
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| Water Requirement: |
Regular |
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| Fruit: |
Cone |
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| Color(s): |
Inconspicuous
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| Utah Native: |
Yes |
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| Garden Location(s): |
Administration Building
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General Design Path
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Puddle Trouble
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Traditional Landscape
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