Baby Blue® Spruce
Picea pungens var, glauca 'Baby Blue'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Baby Blue® Spruce highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pruning Time
Growing Zones
Baby Blue® Spruce (Picea pungens var, glauca 'Baby Blue') adds luxurious color and stand out curb appeal year-round! Featuring powder baby blue needles, this incredible evergreen tree is just what your property needs to draw songbirds, and add shade and privacy while growing into a knock-out hue that just lights up the landscape!
Spruce are fantastic ornamental evergreens with incredibly glaucous needles in ethereal baby blue! Shipped with their branching close to the ground and a nice straight, single trunk, these pyramidal trees look like frosted Christmas trees from an early age. Nature Hills ships mature root systems to ensure your plant gets established fast!
Baby Blue® is cold hardy down to USDA hardiness zone 3 and tolerates heat up through zone 8. These evergreens can reach a mature height of 35-45 feet tall and spread to a neat and tidy 15-20 feet tall, so no worry about one taking up the majority of your property! These are no slouch when it comes to growth rate either, featuring a medium rate of growth once established.
Planting and Application:
Baby Blue® Spruce grows slightly more narrow than others of the species, and can be a bit variable in size based upon the growing conditions. These lovely specimen trees add year-round interest, and soothing blue hues and look as fantastic in the summer surrounded by green foliage and summer flowers as they do when dusted with snow! They dampen sound and wind and are dense enough to keep prying eyes at bay.
Add a Spruce focal point or accent tree in your front yard landscaping for a formal pyramidal outline and clean lines. Great in lines and zig-zags for privacy, or in groupings that create wildlife habitat and screening! An interesting colored evergreen to include in your windbreaks or shelterbelts because of its extreme hardiness and durability.
You can pair these blue trees with nearly any color in the landscape, setting off hot and warm colors and complementing blues, purples and other cool colors. These seem to glow in the moonlight so include Baby Blue® in your Moon Garden!
- Powder Blue Needles
- Great Windbreak & Privacy
- Bird Sanctuaries
- Pyramidal Shape
- Drought Tolerant Once Established
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Spruce need moderately moist, very well-drained soil and cannot tolerate wet feet. Provide a sunny area with a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Mulch under the limbs because grass won't do well being shaded out by these low limbs, creating a nice clean and polished effect.
- Full Sun
- Easy to Grow & Low Maintenance
- Prune Early Spring if Needed
- Deer Resistant
- Moderate Growth Rate Once Established
Baby Blue® Spruce is a unique patented seedling strain of the fan-favorite Blue Spruce varieties. Order your own narrow-growing, blue flocked, 4 season Christmas tree today from NatureHills.com!
