Blue Totem Spruce
Picea pungens 'Blue Totem'
Blue Totem spruces are symmetrical, formal-looking trees with strong wood and dense foliage made up of short, square, bright blue needles. They are prized for their color and distinct form that holds up well even with age.
This cultivar is from the Glauca group, selected because of exceptional color in breeding trials. Blue Totem is much narrower than the species with ascending branches.
Information
Height & Growth
Height: 12-15ft
Spread: 2-3ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Care Instructions
Blue spruce prefer acidic, well-drained soils in full sun, however they will tolerate periods of drought and some light shade if good growing conditions are met. They will do best if soils are allowed to be consistently moist, provided water drains freely. Cooler climates often produce bluer needles.
Cold Hardiness
USDA Zone 3-7
Water & Light
Light
Full sun.
Leaves & Buds
Needle Color – unique, bright silver-blue
Bark & Cones – grey bark can be furrowed and small, conical brown cones will form in the upper canopies.
Problems/Solutions
Deer Resistant & Rabbit Resistant