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Evergreen Trees · MCH exam plant
Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
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Tree
Key ID features
Stiff sharp blue needles, pyramidal, individual needles on pegs
| Botanical name | Picea pungens |
|---|---|
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Category | Evergreen Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 2b–7b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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