Christina Colorado Spruce
Christina Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Christina')
Christina Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Christina') is a compact, slow-growing blue spruce cultivar known for its tidy, globular form and bright silver-blue needles. With its manageable size and consistently rich coloration, this selection is ideal for rock gardens, small foundation beds, or container plantings where a refined evergreen presence is desired.
Distinctive Features
'Christina' forms a rounded, bun-like shape with densely layered branches covered in short, stiff, steel-blue needles. Its coloration is vibrant and holds well through all seasons, offering winter contrast and year-round visual interest. Unlike seed-grown forms, this grafted cultivar maintains a symmetrical habit without pruning and stays compact over time.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; requires regular watering until established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Rock gardens or alpine troughs
- Low-maintenance focal point in small garden beds
- Container plant for patios or courtyards
- Accent in mixed conifer borders
- Formal foundation plantings with year-round color
Low Maintenance Care
- Rarely needs pruning due to naturally tight growth
- Water deeply but infrequently once established
- Mulch to preserve soil moisture and reduce weed pressure
- Fertilize sparingly in spring to support slow, healthy growth
- Cold-hardy and tolerant of wind and snow
Why Choose Christina Colorado Spruce
- Compact and symmetrical shape with no need for shaping
- Bright blue needles hold color through winter
- Perfect for tight spaces or small-scale designs
- Easy to care for and reliably cold-hardy
- Makes a standout focal point in any miniature landscape
Christina Colorado Spruce delivers vivid color and elegant form in a petite package, making it a smart choice for designers seeking a low-growing focal point that performs reliably in cold climates and compact garden settings.
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