Bizon Blue Colorado Spruce
Bizon Blue Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Bizon Blue')
Bizon Blue Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Bizon Blue') is a dense, upright selection of blue spruce known for its strong central leader, compact form, and intense blue foliage. Originally selected in Europe for its uniformity and color, this cultivar brings both strength and elegance to the landscape, offering dependable structure and four-season interest.
Distinctive Features
'Bizon Blue' forms a tight, pyramidal shape with short, horizontal branches and vivid steel-blue needles. The foliage color is especially bright and consistent, often considered among the most vibrant of grafted blue spruces. Its compact, controlled growth habit makes it a great choice for formal designs or smaller landscapes where uniformity and color are key.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam, sandy, or rocky soils
- Soil pH: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; avoid prolonged dryness or soggy soil
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Formal specimen or vertical accent in small landscapes
- Focal point in mixed evergreen groupings
- Foundation planting or entrance flanking
- Backbone of winter garden design
- Color contrast in conifer borders
Low Maintenance Care
- Requires little pruning; natural shape remains tight and clean
- Water regularly during establishment, then as needed
- Mulch to insulate roots and reduce weed competition
- Fertilize in early spring if desired, using an evergreen blend
- Tolerates cold, snow, and wind once established
Why Choose Bizon Blue Colorado Spruce
- Exceptional silver-blue needle color
- Compact, uniform form suited for modern designs
- Low-maintenance and highly cold-hardy
- Reliable structure for four-season interest
- Excellent choice for a strong evergreen focal point
Bizon Blue Colorado Spruce offers vibrant blue color, strong form, and easy maintenance in a space-efficient package, making it a valuable focal point in both formal and informal gardens alike.
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