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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
Blue Spruce
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Blue Spruce

Category

Trees

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

6

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
Edible
No
Trunk Diameter
60-150 cm
Lifespan
150-600 years
Fruit Type
Cone
Growth Rate
Medium
Leaf Type
Evergreen

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Blue Spruce TreeCathedral Spire SpruceColorado Blue Spruce

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Blue Spruce?

The easiest way to identify Blue Spruce is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

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

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