Glauca Globosa Colorado spruce
Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'
USDA zones2 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Columnar
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Glauca Globosa' Colorado spruce (Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa') is a tree for specimen, accent, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy or clay soil. It grows slowly to 36 to 60 inches tall and 48 to 72 inches wide. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. This evergreen is also drought tolerant.
Pairs well with Danica American arborvitae, Red fescue, and Siberian squill.