Key Facts:
Common Name: Colorado Blue Totem
Scientific Name: Picea pungens ‘Blue Totem’
Needle Color: Silvery-blue
Height: 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) at maturity
Spread: 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
Growth Rate: Slow; typically grows 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) per year
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; needs regular watering, especially in dry periods
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4-8
Maintenance: Low; requires minimal pruning to maintain shape; occasional light pruning may be needed
Uses: Ideal for small gardens, containers, urban landscapes, and as a vertical accent or focal point; adds year-round color and texture
Why You’ll Love It:
Elevate your garden or patio with the elegant Colorado Blue Totem, a compact evergreen that delivers striking silvery-blue color and a unique columnar shape. Perfect for smaller spaces or urban settings, this dwarf spruce offers a sophisticated touch with its vertical form and year-round appeal. Its low-maintenance nature and distinctive appearance make it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest and a touch of natural beauty to your landscape. Embrace the charm and elegance of Colorado Blue Totem—bring this exceptional conifer into your outdoor space for a standout feature that endures through the seasons!
Colorado Blue Totem
Colorado Blue Totem (Picea pungens ‘Blue Totem’) is a striking, dwarf evergreen conifer prized for its unique, narrow, columnar shape and stunning silvery-blue needles. This compact spruce maintains a clean, upright form, making it an excellent choice for adding a touch of elegance to smaller gardens, containers, or urban landscapes. Its distinctive color and architectural form provide year-round interest, and its manageable size makes it a versatile choice for creating focal points or providing vertical accents.
