Colorado Blue Spruce ‘Apache’
Botanical Name: Picea Pungens Glauca ‘Apache’
Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Mature Height: 100'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: Arizona
Notes
Compared to the other Colorado Blue Spruce varieties, the Apache variety is not as drought-tolerant as the others. In fact, it actually prefers more moisture.
Uses
The Colorado Blue Spruce Apache is commonly used for Christmas trees, bonsai trees, windbreak, and erosion control.
Wildlife Value
This tree offers protection for elk, deer, birds.
History & Lore
In the Apache National Forest of Arizona, these trees display more blue than green color in their needles. The seed for this variety is collected from the same forest.
Hardiness Zones
4-7
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Spruce
Mature Height
100'
Mature Spread
25'
Growth Rate
Medium
Seed Source
Arizona
Sun Preference
Full to part sun
Soil PH Range
5.5-7.0
Soil Preference
Well drained loam
Tolerant
Drought
Intolerant
Excessive moisture
Diseases
Needlecast, tip blight and canker
Pests
Gall adelgid, aphids, spider mites
