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Fat Albert Colorado blue spruce

Picea pungens

Botanical comparison reference; nursery variety unconfirmed · Picea pungens showing conical form
Botanical comparison reference; nursery variety unconfirmed · Picea pungens showing conical form☀ Full sunUSDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. ↗ · CC0 1.0
Photo contextBotanical comparison reference; nursery variety unconfirmed

Blue specimen; leave room and ensure drainage.

Sun Exposure
Full sun
MATURE HEIGHT (FT)
20–30
MATURE WIDTH (FT)
10–15
BLOOM SEASON
Non-showy cones
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WNC Notes

Blue specimen; leave room and ensure drainage.

Sun Exposure

Full sun

MATURE HEIGHT (FT)

20–30

MATURE WIDTH (FT)

10–15

BLOOM SEASON

Non-showy cones

BLOOM COLOR

Non-showy cones

At Lynn’s Nursery · Fat Albert

Picea pungens Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 20–30 ft × 10–15 ft. Light: Full sun. Habit: Broad pyramidal blue conifer. Flowers & season: Non-showy cones. Blue specimen; leave room and ensure drainage.

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