Overview & Description

The Blues Weeping Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens pendula ‘The Blues’) is a unique, slow-growing dwarf evergreen prized for its striking silver-blue needles on irregular weeping branches. This staked form features a central leader that directs the cascading branches upward, creating a dramatic, sculptural silhouette. Lower branches may trail along the ground, adding a groundcover element to this distinctive specimen. Its irregular weeping habit makes it a true living sculpture for the landscape.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a weeping, irregular, staked growth habit. It is a slow-growing conifer, typically reaching a mature size of about 5.5 feet in height with a spread of 6.5 – 8 feet.

Additional Notes

It does not have showy flowers. Hardy to Zone 2, it prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Requires annual shaping before new growth appears in spring to maintain its desired form. An outstanding choice for small spaces, formal gardens, accent plantings, and specimen use where silver-blue needles, irregular weeping branches, and slow-growing performance are desired.