Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce
Dwarf globe blue spruce is a medium-sized, compact, rounded form of Colorado spruce. It is grown for its silvery blue color and round shape. It can be a great specimen plant with year-round interest for moderate water areas. It's very resilient to Colorado Springs' weather conditions, if given enough moisture.
Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce
Dwarf globe blue spruce is a medium-sized, compact, rounded form of Colorado spruce. It is grown for its silvery blue color and round shape. It can be a great specimen plant with year-round interest for moderate water areas. It's very resilient to Colorado Springs' weather conditions, if given enough moisture.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'
Pronunciation
PY-see-uh PUN-gens
Mature Height
8 to 10 ft.
Mature Spread
8 to 10 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
NA
Bloom time
NA
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
species in native to central and southern Rocky Mountains
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
Performance
There are two dwarf globe blue spruces growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Both are relatively mature specimens. They are easy-care plants that add interesting color and year-round interest to the garden.
Both have needed selective pruning to maintain their shape and size as they got older.
Maintenance
No maintenance required under normal conditions. New growth and young plants can be susceptible to deer browsing.
See in a landscape
Shrubs and grasses can be a great way to landscape for lower maintenance and water savings. Evergreen shrubs in particular need little to no maintenance, and ornamental grasses need to be cut to the ground only once in early spring. This home features shrubs, grasses and a few flowering perennials to add a pop of color to this small front yard. Not only are these plants low maintenance, but they have great fall color and structure during the winter. Because drip irrigation and mulch are used, weeds are less of a problem and this yard may be enjoyed with less weed pulling.