Blue Totem Colorado Spruce
Blue Totem Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Blue Totem')
Blue Totem Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Blue Totem') is a narrow, upright selection of blue spruce known for its intense blue needles and tightly columnar habit. Ideal for vertical accents in smaller spaces, this cultivar offers the bold color of a classic Colorado Spruce in a sleek, space-saving form that adds architectural interest to the landscape.
Distinctive Features
'Blue Totem' grows with a naturally dense, columnar structure, featuring ascending branches that hug the central leader. The foliage is a vivid silvery-blue, creating a striking visual contrast against green or neutral backdrops. Its narrow footprint and formal silhouette make it perfect for framing entrances, lining walkways, or adding strong vertical structure to gardens and mixed borders.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam, sandy, or rocky soils
- Soil pH: Prefers slightly acidic but adaptable
- Water Needs: Moderate; prefers regular watering until established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Vertical focal point in compact landscapes
- Columnar accent near entrances or patios
- Evergreen screen or hedge where width is limited
- Mixed conifer plantings for contrasting form
- Modern and formal garden designs
Low Maintenance Care
- No pruning required to maintain its natural shape
- Water consistently in the first few years after planting
- Mulch base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Fertilize lightly in spring if desired for vigor
- Tolerates cold, wind, and urban pollution once established
Why Choose Blue Totem Colorado Spruce
- Columnar shape ideal for tight or structured spaces
- Striking year-round blue color
- Easy to maintain with no need for shaping
- Cold-hardy and highly adaptable
- Provides bold vertical interest as a landscape focal point
Blue Totem Colorado Spruce delivers all the color and character of a traditional blue spruce in a compact, upright form�perfect for creating height, structure, and a distinctive focal point without taking up valuable horizontal space.
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