Glauca Globosa Colorado Spruce
Glauca Globosa Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa')
Glauca Globosa Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa') is a compact, globe-shaped cultivar valued for its intensely blue foliage and naturally rounded habit. A dwarf selection of Colorado Blue Spruce, this cultivar brings bold evergreen color and soft texture to small gardens, foundation plantings, and rockeries without overwhelming the space.
Distinctive Features
'Glauca Globosa' forms a dense, mounded shape with short, horizontal branches densely covered in vivid silver-blue needles. Its form remains low and broad with minimal pruning, and over time it may develop a more irregular, slightly upright habit. Grown on its own roots or grafted onto a standard for a small blue �tree,� this versatile plant offers eye-catching color and texture in a highly manageable size.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soils
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; prefers even moisture, especially during establishment
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Rock gardens and alpine plantings
- Foundation beds and entryway accents
- Containers or raised beds for year-round interest
- Low hedge or massed grouping for bold texture
- Focal point in dwarf conifer or collector gardens
Low Maintenance Care
- No regular pruning needed; shape stays compact naturally
- Water regularly in the first few seasons
- Apply mulch to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds
- Fertilize lightly in early spring if desired
- Cold-hardy and resistant to deer and urban stress
Why Choose Glauca Globosa Colorado Spruce
- Striking silver-blue foliage in a compact, rounded form
- Perfect for small spaces, borders, and containers
- Low maintenance and slow growing
- Adaptable and reliably cold-hardy
- Provides year-round color and form as a landscape focal point
Glauca Globosa Colorado Spruce offers brilliant evergreen color and sculptural form in a dwarf package, making it a standout focal point in compact gardens, foundation plantings, or specialty conifer collections.
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