Colorado Blue Spruce 'Kiabab'
Botanical Name: Picea Pungens ‘Kiabab’
Hardiness Zones: 2-7
Mature Height: 100'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: Arizona
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36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBKAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $3.02 | $2.61 | $2.20 | $1.78 | $1.64 | $1.51 | |
| SBKAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $3.13 | $2.72 | $2.31 | $1.89 | $1.75 | $1.62 | |
| SBKAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $3.24 | $2.83 | $2.42 | $2.00 | $1.86 | $1.73 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBKAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.82 | $4.17 | $3.52 | $2.87 | $2.66 | $2.44 | |
| SBKAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.93 | $4.28 | $3.63 | $2.98 | $2.77 | $2.55 | |
| SBKAG501Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.04 | $4.39 | $3.74 | $3.09 | $2.88 | $2.66 | |
| SBKAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $5.08 | $4.43 | $3.78 | $3.13 | $2.92 | $2.70 | |
| SBKAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.19 | $4.54 | $3.89 | $3.24 | $3.03 | $2.81 | |
Notes
The Colorado Blue Spruce – Kiabob variety holds an attractive shade of blue/silver needles and can commonly found in courtyards and balconies. The needs produce an aromatic smell when rubbed.
Uses
This tree is used as Christmas and Bonsai trees. It is also used for erosion control.
Wildlife Value
Deer and birds enjoy this tree for the protection that it provides.
History & Lore
Colorado Blue Spruce – Kiabab seed is harvested in the North central part of Arizona. Specifically, this seed comes from the Kiabab National Forest that borders both north and south rims of the Grand Canyon.
Hardiness Zones
2-7
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Spruce
Mature Height
100'
Mature Spread
25'
Growth Rate
Medium
Seed Source
Arizona
Sun Preference
Full sun, part shade
Soil PH Range
5.5-7.0
Soil Preference
Moist, well drained loam
Tolerant
Drought
Intolerant
Excessive moisture
Diseases
Needlecast, cankers
Pests
Gall adelgid, aphids, spider mites
