{"product_id":"baby-blue-colorado-spruce","title":"Baby Blue Colorado Spruce","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Reliable, Richly Blue Colorado Spruce\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea pungens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Baby Blue') is a seed-selected blue spruce prized for its consistent, vivid powder-blue color and dense, symmetrical pyramid form. It grows steadily to 30-50 feet, holding strong blue tones year-round. One of the most dependable and uniform blue spruces - a classic specimen, screen, or windbreak for Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePicea pungens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Baby Blue'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce, Baby Blue Eyes Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate - about 12 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water deeply through the first two seasons.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - dense, vivid powder-blue needles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood - deer rarely browse spruce; the stiff, sharp needles deter them.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native; a blue selection of Colorado spruce, well adapted to Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA uniform, reliably blue focal point for open lawns and entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScreens \u0026amp; Windbreaks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace 10-15 feet apart for a colorful, durable evergreen screen or windbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Baby Blue Colorado Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring through early fall all work, but late August through mid-September is ideal, giving roots time to settle before the ground freezes. Water deeply once a week the first season and mulch to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen and focal point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Blue is a classic blue-spruce specimen — a single tree makes a commanding focal point in a front yard or lawn island. Seed-grown for dependable powder-blue color, it delivers the iconic look homeowners want in Edina, Plymouth, and Maple Grove landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWindbreaks and large screens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn bigger lots and rural-edge properties, Baby Blue forms a dense, wind-blocking evergreen wall. Space trees 12–15 feet apart for a windbreak or screen — a 60-foot run takes roughly 4–5 trees. It pairs well with other Three Timbers spruce and pine for a layered shelterbelt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProperty and corner accent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Baby Blue to anchor a property corner or frame a long driveway, where its size and color read from a distance. Give it room — at 10–20 feet wide it needs space away from the house and roof eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour-season winter interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen deciduous trees drop their leaves and perennials die back, Baby Blue holds vivid blue color through five months of Minnesota winter, catching snow and giving the landscape structure when little else does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Baby Blue Colorado Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor evergreens, the ideal window is \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving roots time to establish before the ground freezes and before winter wind can dry the needles. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-best option. Avoid summer planting when possible — heat and dry wind stress new evergreens. Never plant after mid-October or before late April, when frozen ground and frost-heaving kill new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Baby Blue Colorado Spruce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width, the same depth as the ball. Heavy clay benefits from an even wider hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan — if water pools in the hole, break through the clay layer or mound-plant to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; don't create a pure-compost \"container\" the roots won't leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing — 12–15 feet apart for a windbreak or screen; 20+ feet for individual specimens with room to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater basin — build a 3–4 inch ring around the planting to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove it before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch — 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood-chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk. Do NOT use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Baby Blue Colorado Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages ~3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive one deep watering in early December if fall was dry — evergreens lose moisture through their needles all winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants only need supplemental water during droughts (2+ weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Water deeply and infrequently — every 7–14 days during dry spells, soaking to 6–8 inches depth. Let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Baby Blue Colorado Spruce survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. Colorado spruce is hardy to roughly -40°F (zone 2–3), so a Twin Cities winter is no challenge. Water deeply in late fall and keep the root zone mulched to prevent winter needle dryness in the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Baby Blue deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly. Deer almost always pass over spruce — the stiff, sharp needles are unpalatable — making Baby Blue a dependable choice for high-pressure deer suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Baby Blue get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt matures to roughly 30–50 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide — a full-size blue spruce. Plan for that mature spread and keep it well away from the house, power lines, and roof eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — give it full sun (6+ hours) for the densest growth and most vivid blue color. It tolerates light shade but grows looser and greener with less light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonny Blue Colorado Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact blue spruce for yards without room for a full-size tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Totem Colorado Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow columnar blue spruce for tight, vertical spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeyer Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough, blue-needled spruce that shrugs off the diseases that trouble Colorado spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorway Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast-growing classic for windbreaks and large screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Baby Blue Colorado Spruce Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen \/ windbreak length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrees needed (12–15 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8 trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single specimen, allow at least 20 feet from the house, driveway, and property lines — Baby Blue matures 10–20 feet wide. For a denser two-row windbreak, stagger rows 15–20 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright powder-blue new growth pushes from every branch tip, making the whole tree glow against fresh green lawns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, symmetrical pyramid of stiff blue needles — a cool-toned anchor while perennials cycle through bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color holds steady as deciduous trees turn; the blue contrast against gold maples and oaks is at its most striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid blue needles all five months of winter, catching snow on layered branches — peak structure when the landscape is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bonny-blue-colorado-spruce\"\u003eBonny Blue Colorado Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a compact blue spruce to echo the color at a smaller scale near the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-totem-colorado-spruce\"\u003eBlue Totem Colorado Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a narrow columnar blue exclamation point for tight spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meyer-spruce\"\u003eMeyer Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — similar silvery-blue color with better disease resistance; mix into long screens for insurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/norway-spruce\"\u003eNorway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a fast green backdrop that makes Baby Blue's color pop in a layered shelterbelt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Baby Blue Colorado Spruce Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Baby Blue if you have full sun, decent drainage, and room for a 30–50-foot evergreen — it rewards you with the most dependable powder-blue color in the spruce world, deer resistance, and year-round structure. It's not a fit for small yards, shady sites, or chronically wet soil, and in humid, crowded plantings Colorado spruce can develop needle cast — give it airflow or consider Meyer Spruce instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54295930798385,"sku":"GT-E1756","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10 Gallon","offer_id":54295930831153,"sku":"GT-E1758","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#20 Gallon","offer_id":54295930863921,"sku":"GT-E1760","price":260.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295930896689,"sku":"GT-E1764","price":343.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295930929457,"sku":"GT-E1765","price":411.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295930962225,"sku":"GT-E1766","price":466.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/baby-blue-colorado-spruce.jpg?v=1779469306","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/baby-blue-colorado-spruce","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}