Bonny Blue Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens 'Bonny Blue'
Picea pungens 'Bonny Blue'
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Foliage: Blue
Fall Foliage: Blue Fruit: Habit/Form: Pyramidal, upright Uses: Accent, vertical accent, specimen |
Zone Hardiness: 2
Plant Height: 20 - 25 ft Plant Width: 15 - 20 ft Light: Sun Growth Rate: Slow |
This unique form has a pleasing and appealing beautiful blue color. With needles shorter and thinner than typically found in the species, 'Bonny Blue' stands out in the crowd with her perfectly shaped form and will add an elegant presence to the garden. Preferring well-drained soil, place 'Bonny Blue' in full sun with room to grow into a large, brightly colored specimen. Extremely hardy and rugged. The rough gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. This is a selection of a native North American species. Deer resistant.
An Iseli Introduction.
Ice Breaker is sought after for its stunning contribution to the garden! Very unique plant that almost looks perpetually snow-covered. Each of the inward-curving needles are silvery blue-green with white frosted undersides, creating a two-tone and clustered effect. Slow growing with a rounded form when young. Mature plants develop a central leader, eventually becoming a short, squat tree. it may eventually mature into a broadly pyramidal small tree. Grows 1 - 3" of new growth each year means years of enjoyment without any work or maintenance from you. Prefers well-drained soil.
Grow it along a walkway, patio or terrace to add light and lively year-round interest! Over time, Ice Breaker™ will become a remarkable specimen plant and a real conversation starter!
An Iseli Introduction.
Ice Breaker is sought after for its stunning contribution to the garden! Very unique plant that almost looks perpetually snow-covered. Each of the inward-curving needles are silvery blue-green with white frosted undersides, creating a two-tone and clustered effect. Slow growing with a rounded form when young. Mature plants develop a central leader, eventually becoming a short, squat tree. it may eventually mature into a broadly pyramidal small tree. Grows 1 - 3" of new growth each year means years of enjoyment without any work or maintenance from you. Prefers well-drained soil.
Grow it along a walkway, patio or terrace to add light and lively year-round interest! Over time, Ice Breaker™ will become a remarkable specimen plant and a real conversation starter!
- Unique Form & Color!
- Curved Blue-Green Foliage & Showy Silver Undersides
- Small, Space-Saving Shrub Form
- Becomes Stout Tree in Time
- Specimen, Focal Point, Large Planter & Garden Curiosity
