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Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'

Family Pinaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   2a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Spread 2 - 3 m (6.5 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, matte, fine textured, fragrant and evergreen foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour. The bark is aromatic and fissured in texture. The cones are showy. Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' (Colorado blue spruce) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt. In the winter, Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' provides winter interest.