Baker's Colorado Blue Spruce Tree
Picea pungens 'Bakeri'
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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 |
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| $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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
Baker's Colorado Blue Spruce Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 3-7
Great Color & Size - Baker's Colorado Blue Spruce
The Colorado Blue Spruce Tree is one of the best-looking evergreen accent trees! But not everyone has enough room for its soaring height and massive width. Try the compact Baker's Colorado Blue Spruce Tree (Picea pungens 'Bakeri') as a fantastic option for today's smaller yards!
You'll get the geometric precision and bold silvery-blue color you crave, with a perfect pyramid shape. New growth in spring emerges with the best blue color. You'll soon see the famous powdery 'Colorado Blue' glaucous coating develop as the needles mature. The silvery-blue color holds well all year long.
This dwarf Blue Spruce is 'right-sized' to fit even in narrow spaces. You'll love this columnar evergreen tree, and you won't be the only one! Spruce trees provide wonderful shelter for local songbirds to nest in.
Baker's Blue Spruce grows naturally into a dense and formal pyramidal form with few pruning needs. Don't let its beautiful form fool you because the symmetrically tiered branches and strong profile bring a sense of structure to your landscape design.
This is a handsome, rugged, native tree and grows well in a wide range of climates. Spruce can live up to 600 years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forestry Service. It easily tolerates urban pollution, road salts, and oceanside salt spray.
How to Use Baker's Colorado Blue Spruce in the Landscape
Versatile Baker's Blue is the ideal specimen tree for both formal and informal landscapes. Disease and pest-free and require no pruning, so makes a great choice for commercial plantings.
Baker's even makes the perfect living Christmas Tree to decorate each year, ready to be adorned for the Holidays! Grow it at the corner of your house to anchor your foundation planting. Or, why not try growing it in an exterior container to enjoy it as a special accent?
Baker's Blue is fantastic as a screen without overwhelming your whole yard. Try one to block the view into a window, or plant Baker's strategically near the patio. Working well in a side yard or along the back fence to create privacy your whole family will enjoy. Create a diverse privacy planting along the north side of your pool deck with other evergreen trees.
Simply plant an odd number of trees 8 - 15 feet apart on center for the best results. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Leave 15 feet between trees to see individual plants or 8 feet for a solid Privacy screen. Plant along a gently curving zig-zag to create informal groupings for naturalized planting in open, sunny areas.
Spruce Trees work beautifully in windbreaks and shelterbelts as they are hardy and tolerate open and windy locations. Try Baker's Blue as a beautiful backdrop for small flowering trees, and shrubs with bright foliage!
- Semi-Dwarf Compact Columnar Evergreen
- Variety of Colorado Blue Spruce
- Consistent Color - Silvery-Blue Needles
- Symmetrical Pyramidal Growth Habit
- Long-Lived Native Tree Gives Shelter for Songbirds
- Living Christmas Tree & Formal Accent Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care
These beautiful trees are native cultivars to the Southwestern United States. This is an extremely hardy tree and shows tolerance to different soil types, including alkaline and clay soils.
For best results, plant yours in a location with full sun, and in soil that drains well. Not tolerating standing water, plant Spruce in a raised mound to improve drainage.
Provide a regular supply of moderate water. After they are established, Baker's Blue Spruce can tolerate drought and is on many xeriscaping lists. We recommend protecting your investment with supplemental water as needed. Mulch to keep roots cool and hold soil moisture during the hot summer.
Container-grown plants should be planted in a planter at least 16 inches wide. They can happily live in the same container for about 4 to 5 years before needing to be transplanted.
Pruning is seldom needed, however, avoid removing the bottom branches of Spruce trees or pruning them heavily. Plan ahead, and give your plant plenty of room to achieve the full height and spread.
Always keep the bottom branches on the tree for the most attractive look. Remove grass underneath and replace it with mulch to protect bottom branches from lawnmower damage.
Plants in colder climates appreciate a good long drink in the fall because a well-watered evergreen has less winter burn.
- Full Sunlight Needs
- Adaptive To A Variety Of Well-Drained Soil Types
- Easy to Grow in Most Areas
- Tolerant to Drought, Urban Conditions & Salt
- Little to No Pruning Needed
Baker's Blue Columnar Spruce tree features longer blue needles and a superior, rich, blue color. We know you'll grow to adore your Baker's Colorado Blue Spruce trees. Order these special, compact trees from Nature Hills today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum height of a Baker's Colorado Blue Spruce?
Not growing near as tall as the native Colorado Blue, Baker's Blue grows 20 - 30 feet tall and just 10-15 feet wide.
How fast does a Colorado Blue Spruce grow?
Because it is a smaller form of the Colorado Blue Spruce, Baker's Blue Spruce has a slow growth rate.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information. Find your Baker's Colorado Blue Spruce for sale here at NatureHills.com!
