Spruce - Globe Blue - #10

The Spruce Globe Blue #10 brings vibrant blue color and dense, globe-shaped foliage to your landscape, making it a premium choice for low-maintenance evergreen accents in gardens and commercial settings. This compact blue spruce cultivar features striking, powder-blue needles and a naturally rounded form, providing year-round structure and color contrast. Its slow growth habit and adaptability to a range of soils make it ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and as a standout specimen in mixed borders. Exceptionally hardy to Zone 3b, Globe Blue Spruce offers reliable performance and outstanding ornamental value with minimal care required.

Key Features

Distinctive powder-blue needles offer unique color and year-round appeal. Naturally dense, globe-shaped growth requires little shaping or pruning. Slow-growing habit makes it perfect for small spaces and container gardening. Exceptionally cold hardy, thriving in Zone 3b and harsh winter climates. Tolerates urban conditions, including pollution and compacted soils. Low maintenance and resistant to common pests and diseases.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements: Prefers full sun for at least 6 hours daily to maintain vibrant blue needle color.

2. Watering: Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering and ensure soil is not soggy.

3. Soil Type: Thrives in well-draining loamy or sandy soil; avoid heavy clay.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Hardy to Zone 3b; tolerates temperatures down to -37°C and withstands harsh winters.

5. Fertilizer: Feed with a slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring.

6. Pruning & Maintenance: Minimal pruning needed; remove any dead or damaged branches in late winter.

7. Special Notes: No special overwintering needs.