Waldbrunn Spruce
Waldbrunn spruce is a dwarf evergreen shrub. It is grown for its light blue-colored needles and small, round shape. This slow-growing spruce has a compact, nest-like structure with horizontal branches that grow 2-4 inches per year.
It may have limited availability at plant nurseries.
Waldbrunn Spruce
Waldbrunn spruce is a dwarf evergreen shrub. It is grown for its light blue-colored needles and small, round shape. This slow-growing spruce has a compact, nest-like structure with horizontal branches that grow 2-4 inches per year.
It may have limited availability at plant nurseries.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Picea pungens 'Waldbrunn'
Pronunciation
PY-see-uh PUN-gens
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 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 is one Waldbrunn spruce growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It is a beautiful little plant with a nice blue color and slow growth rate. We highly recommended this dwarf evergreen where a low, colorful sphere is desired.
Maintenance
No maintenance required under normal conditions. Needs regular soil moisture to become established. New growth and young plants can be susceptible to deer browsing.