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Picea pungens 'Super Blue Seedling' – The Evergreen Showstopper

The Picea pungens 'Super Blue Seedling', commonly known as the Colorado Blue Spruce, stands out with its vivid silvery-blue needles and robust evergreen form. Native to the Rocky Mountains, this conifer is prized for its metallic blue foliage that intensifies as it matures, making it a dramatic feature in any UK garden.

• Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Super Blue Seedling'
• Type: Evergreen Coniferous Tree
• Mature Height: Typically reaches 6-12m (20-40ft) over several decades
• Foliage: Dense, rigid, silvery-blue needles with a metallic sheen
• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK (USDA Zones 2-7)

Why Choose This Tree?

• Year-Round Impact: Retains colour and structure through every season.
• Disease Resistant: Naturally resilient and long-lived.
• Aesthetic Value: Makes a bold statement as a specimen tree or focal point.

Growing Guide & Care Instructions

• Planting Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade; ideal for lawns, borders, or as a windbreak.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in moist, well-drained soils; adaptable to neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first two years; established trees are drought tolerant.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches in late winter or early spring.
• Fertilising: Feed annually with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring if soil is poor.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Create dramatic contrast by pairing with golden-leaved shrubs like Euonymus or red-leaved Acers.
• Suits both formal avenues and naturalistic planting schemes.
• Makes an excellent living Christmas tree—decorate outdoors each winter!

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best time to plant is from autumn to early spring while the tree is dormant.
• How fast does it grow?
  Picea pungens typically grows about 20–30cm per year under optimal conditions.
• What soil does it prefer?
  This spruce thrives in moist, well-drained soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH levels.