Picea pungens (Blue Spruce)

Picea pungens, commonly known as Blue Spruce, is a stunning evergreen conifer prized for its striking silver-blue needles and strong, pyramidal shape. Hardy and long-lived, it provides year-round colour and structure to gardens and landscapes. This slow- to moderate-growing spruce is ideal as a specimen tree, for shelter planting, or in large gardens. Adaptable and frost-tolerant, Blue Spruce brings elegance and resilience to New Zealand gardens with minimal maintenance once established.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Conifers
Height:	15.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Screening
Garden styles:	Architectural, Coastal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as
Sku	18290

How to grow Picea pungens in NZ

Plant Blue Spruce in full sun for the best needle colour. It thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from compost enrichment at planting. Water regularly during the first year to establish roots, then only in extended dry periods. This variety is frost-hardy and tolerates exposed conditions. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Minimal pruning is required, except to remove damaged or crossing branches in late winter.

Picea pungens care tips

Feed annually in spring with a slow-release fertiliser for evergreens to maintain vibrant colour and strong growth. Keep the root zone clear of weeds and avoid waterlogging. Blue Spruce is generally pest- and disease-resistant in NZ gardens, making it easy to grow.

Picea pungens size, spacing, and growth rate

Blue Spruce grows slowly to moderately, reaching 15–25 m tall and 4–6 m wide at maturity. Space 3–4 m apart for shelter planting or allow room for its full spread when used as a specimen.

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The Plant Company supplies premium Picea pungens 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 in your garden.

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