Picea pungens ‘Ruby Teardrops’
Colorado Blue Spruce - Ruby Teardrops
A stunning and unique dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce! Small late-spring cones emerge purple-red and accent against the bluish-grey foliage creating a breathtaking site. Cones mature to brown and foliage lightens up by summer. Forms an irregular squatty-globose shape. Grows 3′ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
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| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Originated as a selected seedling at Fisher Farms, Oregon in the early 2000s.
Synonymous
Picea pungens var. glauca 'Ruby Teardrops'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Adaptable to various soils. Prefers slightly acidic soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed from spring to July.
Group: Dwarf
