Picea pungens, Colorado Blue Spruce Seedlings - 5-10 inches tall. Is one of the most popular evergreens. Featuring silver blue-green needles, and a slow to medium growth rate of 12" to 24" per year. Grows in a columnar, pyramidal shape to 50-75 feet tall and 10-20 wide in the landscape. Prefers 1/2 day to full sun Easily maintained. Water first year until established and then only in times of severe drought. Adapts well to acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. Will withstand cold and wind and is tolerant to short term flooding and drought. Native to Colorado an higher elevations of the Southwest. Grows in USDA Zones 2-7, and USDA Zone 8 on the West Coast. This spruce provides food and shelter for a wide variety of birds. Also an ideal choice for a Christmas tree. Makes a good windbreak when planted in a row, or plant alone as a specimen tree. Plants comes with detailed planting, growing and care instructions...and you can call or email if you have additional questions. Price includes shipping. Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon Nursery. Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge. If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout. All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Let us know upon arrival if you have any concerns regarding your plant's condition. Please message us prior to placing your order if you have any questions. 9/24