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Sparkler Colorado Blue Spruce - 10 Gallon
SKU:
2130475
UPC:
014949317990
$229.99
- Spring showstopper: bright yellow‑gold new growth contrasts vividly with mature blue‑green needles.
- Handsome, dense pyramidal form—ideal as an evergreen focal point, windbreak, or tall screen.
- Cold‑hardy and easy‑care; moderate growth with excellent year‑round color and structure.
- Thrives in full sun and humus‑rich, well‑drained soil; water when the top ~2 inches are dry.
Sparkler Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca ‘MonWal’) delivers a rare two‑tone display—brilliant yellow‑gold spring flush ripening to classic blue‑green—on a dense, pyramidal frame built for four‑season impact. Discovered in Oregon and selected for its showy color and uniform habit, this waterwise, deer‑resistant spruce excels as a specimen, windbreak, or tall screen in full sun and well‑drained soil, reaching about 10–12 feet in 10 years and maturing, with time, into a stately evergreen.
Plant Description
Distinctive selection of Colorado blue spruce featuring a strong central leader and a dense, slower‑growing pyramidal habit. New growth emerges yellow‑gold, maturing to blue‑green for striking seasonal contrast.
Foliage & Color
Spring brings bright yellow‑gold candles that “sparkle” against older blue‑green needles; summer through winter holds rich blue‑green tone for dependable, year‑round color.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best color intensity, dense branching, and strong leader development.
Watering Needs
During establishment, water deeply at regular intervals; afterward, water when the top ~2 inches of soil become dry. Avoid constant sogginess.
Soil Requirements
Prefers humus‑rich, well‑drained soils. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature; fertilize with a general‑purpose formula before spring growth.
Growth & Size
Moderate growth; typically ~10–12 ft. tall in 10 years. With age, can reach ~60 ft. tall and ~20 ft. wide, forming a commanding evergreen.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 2–8; bred for cold climates yet adaptable across a wide range where full sun and drainage are provided.
Special Features
Dramatic two‑season foliage color, easy‑care, waterwise once established; deer and rabbit resistant.
Landscape Uses
Evergreen accent, windbreak, tall screen, or container (while young). Excellent anchor for mixed conifer borders and winter interest designs.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Stake only if needed to keep the leader straight. Feed lightly in early spring, and avoid heavy pruning—tip‑pinch only if necessary to balance symmetry.
Origin & Selection
Seedling selection discovered in 2007 by a Monrovia craftsman in Oregon; chosen for vivid spring color and a uniform, dense pyramidal habit.
Spacing & Screening
For a fast, tall screen, space 12–15 ft. on center; for specimen impact, allow full spread (up to ~20 ft. with age) and frame with contrasting shrubs or grasses.
- Spring showstopper: bright yellow‑gold new growth contrasts vividly with mature blue‑green needles.
- Handsome, dense pyramidal form—ideal as an evergreen focal point, windbreak, or tall screen.
- Cold‑hardy and easy‑care; moderate growth with excellent year‑round color and structure.
- Thrives in full sun and humus‑rich, well‑drained soil; water when the top ~2 inches are dry.
Sparkler Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca ‘MonWal’) delivers a rare two‑tone display—brilliant yellow‑gold spring flush ripening to classic blue‑green—on a dense, pyramidal frame built for four‑season impact. Discovered in Oregon and selected for its showy color and uniform habit, this waterwise, deer‑resistant spruce excels as a specimen, windbreak, or tall screen in full sun and well‑drained soil, reaching about 10–12 feet in 10 years and maturing, with time, into a stately evergreen.
Plant Description
Distinctive selection of Colorado blue spruce featuring a strong central leader and a dense, slower‑growing pyramidal habit. New growth emerges yellow‑gold, maturing to blue‑green for striking seasonal contrast.
Foliage & Color
Spring brings bright yellow‑gold candles that “sparkle” against older blue‑green needles; summer through winter holds rich blue‑green tone for dependable, year‑round color.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best color intensity, dense branching, and strong leader development.
Watering Needs
During establishment, water deeply at regular intervals; afterward, water when the top ~2 inches of soil become dry. Avoid constant sogginess.
Soil Requirements
Prefers humus‑rich, well‑drained soils. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature; fertilize with a general‑purpose formula before spring growth.
Growth & Size
Moderate growth; typically ~10–12 ft. tall in 10 years. With age, can reach ~60 ft. tall and ~20 ft. wide, forming a commanding evergreen.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 2–8; bred for cold climates yet adaptable across a wide range where full sun and drainage are provided.
Special Features
Dramatic two‑season foliage color, easy‑care, waterwise once established; deer and rabbit resistant.
Landscape Uses
Evergreen accent, windbreak, tall screen, or container (while young). Excellent anchor for mixed conifer borders and winter interest designs.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Stake only if needed to keep the leader straight. Feed lightly in early spring, and avoid heavy pruning—tip‑pinch only if necessary to balance symmetry.
Origin & Selection
Seedling selection discovered in 2007 by a Monrovia craftsman in Oregon; chosen for vivid spring color and a uniform, dense pyramidal habit.
Spacing & Screening
For a fast, tall screen, space 12–15 ft. on center; for specimen impact, allow full spread (up to ~20 ft. with age) and frame with contrasting shrubs or grasses.
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