Blue Spruce
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Blue Spruce
Picea pungens Engelm.
The Blue Spruce is a beautiful tree with bluish-green needles. It has a nice shape and is often planted in yards.
Habitat: Mountains and gardens
Appearance
The Blue Spruce has stiff, sharp needles that are a distinctive silvery-blue or bluish-green. Its striking pyramidal shape makes it easily recognizable. The bark is gray-brown, developing scaly plates with age, contrasting with its vibrant foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusPicea
Category
TreeRarity
Common
Danger
1/5
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Interesting facts
Each individual needle can stay on the tree for 4 to 10 years before falling off!
It's the official state tree of both Colorado and Utah in the USA!
Its scientific name "pungens" means "sharp," perfectly describing its spiky needles!
The cones hang downward from the branches, unlike some other spruce tree types!
Special abilities
Ability
Waxy Armor
Blue Spruce has a special waxy coating on its needles that helps it save water and survive dry weather.
Ability
Sharp Defense
Blue Spruce has stiff, sharp needles that deter hungry animals from nibbling on its branches.
Ability
Wind Warrior
Blue Spruce has a strong, deep root system that helps it stand firm against powerful winds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 25-45 m
- Canopy Spread
- 6-12 m
- Is Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 60-150 cm
- Lifespan
- 150-600 years
- Fruit Type
- Cone
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
eats
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
eats seeds from mature cones
eats
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
uses its beak to extract seeds from cones
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
browses on young saplings and lower branches
parasitizes
Red Ring Rot
Phellinus pini
causes decay in the heartwood of the tree
Traits
Cold Hardy
These amazing plants can handle chilly weather and even snow, staying strong and healthy when temperatures drop. They're true winter survivors!
Coniferous
Imagine trees with needles instead of flat leaves and special cones that hold their seeds. These evergreens bring green to the forest all year long!
Evergreen
These wonderful plants keep their leaves or needles all year round, providing beautiful green scenery even in the chilliest months. They stay green forever!
Fragrant Flower
Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!
Mountain
Discover the amazing plants and animals that call towering mountains and high altitudes their home, adapting to cooler air and rocky slopes.
Also known as
Blue Spruce TreeCathedral Spire SpruceColorado Blue Spruce
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Blue Spruce?
25-45 m
How wide does Blue Spruce spread?
6-12 m
Is Blue Spruce edible?
No
How big is Blue Spruce?
60-150 cm
How long does Blue Spruce live?
150-600 years
Where is Blue Spruce usually found?
Mountains and gardens
What kind of fruit does Blue Spruce produce?
Cone
How fast does Blue Spruce grow?
Medium
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