Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
483283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. n.s., 11: 334. (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482615

Common Names

  • Colorado Blue Spruce
  • Colorado Spruce
  • Blue Spruce

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Description

Picea pungens (also called Colorado Blue Spruce, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the mountains of western North America, where it grows in moist and humid habitats at altitudes of up to 3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Picea pungens is used as an ornamental tree, for landscaping, and for timber production. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picea pungens has a small, yellow-green flower that is pollinated by the wind. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea pungens is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Rocky Mountains. It is a slow-growing tree, reaching heights of up to 25 metres (82 feet). It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and is hardy to USDA Zone 4.

Where to Find Picea pungens

Picea pungens is native to the mountains of North America.

Picea pungens FAQ

What are the common names of Picea pungens?

Blue spruce, Colorado spruce, white spruce

What is the natural range of Picea pungens?

Western North America, from British Columbia to New Mexico

What is the habitat of Picea pungens?

Moist, cool forests

Species in the Picea genus

Picea albertiana, Picea alcoquiana, Picea abies, Picea brachytyla, Picea aurantiaca, Picea austropanlanica, Picea asperata, Picea koyamae, Picea lutzii, Picea likiangensis, Picea jezoensis, Picea koraiensis, Picea meyeri, Picea morrisonicola, Picea neoveitchii, Picea mariana, Picea martinezii, Picea maximowiczii, Picea crassifolia, Picea chihuahuana, Picea engelmannii, Picea breweriana, Picea farreri, Picea glehnii, Picea glauca, Picea wilsonii, Picea polita, Picea pungens, Picea obovata, Picea omorika, Picea smithiana, Picea spinulosa, Picea sitchensis, Picea notha, Picea rubens, Picea retroflexa, Picea purpurea, Picea schrenkiana, Picea linzhiensis, Picea orientalis, Picea fennica, Picea fennica, Picea mexicana, Picea pungsanensis, Picea mariorika, Picea moseri, Picea saaghii, Picea lutescends,

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,

References

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea pungens Engelm.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification