Creeping Blue Spruce

Picea pungens 'Glauca Procumbens'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: Creeping evergreen shrub similar in appearance to Picea pungens 'Glauca Pendula' only lower growing. Short, stiff needles have a blue-grey caste and provide great interest in the garden especially if planted near a rock wall where it can drape over it. Grows slowly. Tolerates drought once established.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 1-2' tall x 6-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Silver-blue

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Irrigation Path
    • Fragrance Garden
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter