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Picea pungens 'Koster'

Koster Blue Spruce

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

Picea pungens 'Koster' is an evergreen shrub or tree. Slow to moderate growth rate. In gardens, reaches 30'-60' tall, 10'-20' wide. In the wild, can reach 100' tall, 25'-35' across. Very stiff, regular, horizontal branches from a broad pyramid. Foliage is a distinctive blue color.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.