Mesa Verde Spruce

Mesa Verde spruce is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. Its needles have a green color. It grows outward from the central stem in a uniform manner, making it a tidy-looking plant

For a smaller space, it can be good alternative to spreading junipers. It has good drought tolerance once established.

Mesa Verde Spruce

Mesa Verde spruce is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. Its needles have a green color. It grows outward from the central stem in a uniform manner, making it a tidy-looking plant

For a smaller space, it can be good alternative to spreading junipers. It has good drought tolerance once established.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Picea pungens 'Mesa Verde'

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Pronunciation

PY-see-uh PUN-gens

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Mature Height

2 to 3 ft.

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Mature Spread

4 to 6 ft.

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

NA

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Bloom time

NA

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

species in native to central and southern Rocky Mountains

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 2-7

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 10,000 ft.

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