Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce
Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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
Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growing Zones 3-7
The Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce (Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa') is a humble plant that maintains its silvery blue evergreen needles all year round. With a color that shines brightest in the summer, it's still quite a site to see throughout the cold months of winter!
This flat-topped and densely branched shrub Spruce will stand out in the landscape. The Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce is native to the Rocky Mountains so these hardy plants are a piece of cake to grow!
You'll see this Spruce growing bigger every year. Often, it'll grow faster in width than length. This allows the plant to fill the space with beautiful glowing blue foliage. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 7, and grow into a 3-5 foot tall form that spreads 5 to 6 feet wide. Growing dense and compact for a year-round presence that isn't skimpy!
Landscape Application:
From a single accent plant in a formal setting to a contrast piece in a garden full of colorful flowers, the Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce will catch your eye anywhere you plant it. It will polish off your landscape and set a sophisticated tone or bring light to bland areas in your garden.
A single plant can be used as a commanding specimen at a point of transition in your design. Place one at the start of a path, or bend in the border. Use Blue Globes at the corner of your home to anchor the foundation planting or as a low hedge as a showy property division. Enlarge the mulched bed to include it, as well!
Partner the Dwarf Globe Blue with nearly any perennial or smaller flowering shrub. They'll add dynamic color and a dependable, tightly held form that looks great all year long. Try several as an informal grouping for an island bed in your lawn plantings.
Place them in enormous outdoor containers with seasonal Fillers and Spillers. Containerized shrubs become "plant pets" with low needs, but high style. You'll achieve a sophisticated look that you'll never grow tired of. Just be prepared for questions from visitors who'll be impressed with their substantial charm.
- Bright Blue-Green Needles
- Flat Topped & Densely Branched Shrub Form
- Compact Evergreen For Small Space Gardens
- Hardy Native Works Well In Containers
- Foundations, Low Hedges, Property Definition & Specimens!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant your Globe Spruce in full sun for the best results, but hotter climates will find their shrubs appreciate afternoon shade. Plant with Nature Hills Root Booster in well-drained soil with regular moisture. Once established, Spruce are highly resistant and needs supplemental moisture during prolonged drought.
Give your evergreens a long drink before winter so the needles do not go into the winter dry. This deer-resistant and compact Spruce is a low-maintenance plant and can grow almost anywhere. In fact, it can grow in the most tedious conditions.
- Full Sun & Some Part Shade
- Needs Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Very Rarely Needs Pruning
- Deer-Resistant & Compact
- Low Maintenance & Easy to Grow
You can't go wrong with this low-maintenance, easy-to-grow evergreen! Get a tree that'll exceed expectations ten times out of ten and sharpen up your landscape with a Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce at NatureHills.com!
