Picea pungens 'Koster'
Koster Blue Spruce
Description
Picea pungens 'Koster' is an evergreen shrub or tree. It has a slow to moderate growth rate. In gardens, it reaches 30'-60' tall and 10'-20' wide. In the wild, can reach 100' tall and 25'-35' across. Very stiff, regular, horizontal branches from a broad pyramidal foliage have a distinctive blue color. This is a highly combustible plant.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
25-40', 40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.