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Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens glauca 'Hoopsii'
Colorado Blue Spruce
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This substantial evergreen conifer showcases strikingly blue foliage with long and robust needles. At maturity, it assumes an attractive pyramidal form, although it may not achieve a fully sheared appearance.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Low maintenance.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
Quick answers
How big does Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce get?
About 40' tall and 10-12' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce need?
Moderate water use.
Will Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.