Picea 'Baby Blue' (Baby Blue Spruce)

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Picea ‘Baby Blue’, commonly called Baby Blue Spruce, is a compact, slow-growing conifer prized for its striking silver-blue needles and dense, symmetrical shape. Smaller than the traditional blue spruce, it is perfect for feature planting in smaller gardens, rockeries, or formal landscapes. Hardy and low maintenance, it tolerates frost and poor soils, offering year-round colour and structure. Baby Blue Spruce is an excellent choice for adding elegance and contrast to New Zealand gardens.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Conifers
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	4.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as
Sku	15048

How to grow Picea ‘Baby Blue’ in NZ

Plant Baby Blue Spruce in full sun for the best needle colour. It thrives in free-draining soil and benefits from compost enrichment at planting. Water regularly during its first year to establish roots, then only during extended dry periods. This variety is frost-hardy and withstands exposed conditions. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Minimal pruning is needed, but remove any damaged growth in late winter.

Picea ‘Baby Blue’ care tips

Feed in spring with a slow-release fertiliser for evergreens to maintain vibrant foliage. Avoid waterlogged soils, as this can cause root issues. Keep the base clear of competing weeds or grass. Baby Blue Spruce is generally pest- and disease-free in NZ conditions.

Picea ‘Baby Blue’ size, spacing, and growth rate

This spruce grows slowly to around 3–5 m tall and 2–3 m wide, making it ideal for smaller gardens. Space 2 m apart when planting in groups to allow for full form development.

Why buy Picea ‘Baby Blue’ from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company offers top-quality Picea ‘Baby Blue’ plants grown for strong roots and healthy, dense foliage. Our plants are securely packaged for safe NZ-wide delivery, arriving in excellent condition and ready to thrive.

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Hello I was wondering of the Piven baby blue tree will be coming back into stock at anytime. And if so what is the cost please I’ve been looking for one for a long time. Thank you

Hi, please contact us at shop@theplantcompany.co.nz and the team should be able to help.

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