Overview & Description

The Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens ‘Fat Albert’) is a popular, robust cultivar prized for its dense, symmetrical, broadly pyramidal form and striking silvery-blue foliage. Its stiff, horizontal branches are densely covered with sharp, intense blue needles that retain vibrant colour year-round. This slow-growing evergreen maintains a full, compact shape without pruning.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a dense, broadly pyramidal, and symmetrical growth habit. It forms a full, well-shaped tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 10 to 15 feet in height with a spread of 7 to 10 feet.

Additional Notes

Evergreen with intense blue foliage year-round. Exceptionally hardy to Zone 3 and cold-tolerant, it thrives in full sun and adapts to various well-drained soils. Low-maintenance and drought-resilient once established. Its predictable form makes it an outstanding choice for specimen plantings, foundational accents, or as a living Christmas tree, providing bold structural interest and stunning blue colour in residential and commercial landscapes.