Globosa Blue Spruce is an evergreen shrub that exhibits blue-green needles. This evergreen grows in a globe form but has a somewhat flat top. This shrub grows wider than it does tall. Globosa Blue Spruce’s foliage is similar in appearance to that of the Colorado Blue Spruce. This evergreen is a slow grower. It prefers partial shade to full sun to thrive.
Pruning should be limited to removing dead or damaged parts of the plant. You can also selectively prune straggler branches. A complete reshaping of this plant is not necessary because of the natural form of the plant. This plant does tend to grow in a compact globe form. Most of the time this evergreen is planted as a specimen shrub.
When considering where to plant this evergreen, there are a few things to keep in mind. This evergreen is not salt tolerant, meaning that salt will cause the plant to die. Install this evergreen in an area that will not have salt used in the winter. If you are looking for a low maintenance evergreen shrub, then consider planting a Globosa Blue Spruce.
Globosa Blue Spruce
Picea Pungens ‘Globosa’
Plant Details
Flower Color- None
Foliage Color- Blue-green
Zone- 3-7
Height- 3′
Spread- 5′
Light- Sun
Details- Attractive blue-green needles adorn this shrub. This evergreen is a slow grower and compact. This evergreen requires minimal maintenance to keep it looking its best.
Pruning- Pruning will most likely not benefit Globosa Blue Spruce. Leaving this shrub natural, will keep it looking its best. Pruning should be limited to removing dead or damaged branches. If there are unsightly branches that stick out, pruning individual branches is acceptable. In order
Other Spruce plant options.
- Bird’s Nest Spruce
- Blue Spruce Stonecrop
- Dwarf Black Spruce
- Dwarf Norway Spruce
- Little Gem Norway Spruce
- Mrs. Cesarini Blue Spruce
- Pimoko Siberian Spruce