Picea pun Blue Diamond 5'
Picea pun Blue Diamond 5'
Blue Diamond Colorado Spruce
Dwarf conifer with silvery blue foliage
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Blue Diamond is a true gem of a specimen. This conifer is a variety of Colorado spruce with intensely blue colored needles, with a silver sheen. It grows about 6 inches per year. It forms a neat pyramidal shape without any significant pruning Slow growing.
Botanical Name- Picea pungens 'Blue Diamond'
Pronunciation- PY-see-uh PUN-jenz
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 10 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- 5'
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Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
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