The Blues Weeping Blue Spruce

Picea pungens ‘The Blues’

The Blues® Weeping Blue Spruce is a striking evergreen known for its intense steel-blue needles and dramatic cascading form. Each tree develops a unique, flowing silhouette, with branches that drape naturally and create strong movement and texture in the landscape.

Exceptionally cold hardy and wind tolerant, this spruce thrives in prairie conditions and provides four-season interest, standing out beautifully against snow in winter. Whether trained upright or allowed to cascade naturally, The Blues® makes an unforgettable specimen tree.

Plant Details

• Hardiness Zone: 2–7

• Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide (height varies depending on training)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; tolerant of clay and poorer soils

Why You’ll Love It

• Brilliant blue foliage year-round

• Unique weeping, sculptural form

• Extremely cold hardy and prairie tough

• Excellent specimen or focal tree

• Low maintenance once established

Care Tips

• Stake or train a central leader if a taller form is desired.

• Plant in full sun for the best colour.

• Avoid poorly drained or consistently wet soils.

• Minimal pruning required—remove only damaged or unwanted branches.