Fat Albert Spruce Econ. #20 5'-6'
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Fat Albert Spruce Econ. #20 5'-6'
$499.00
Sale price
$499.00
Regular price
Fat Albert Blue Spruce (Picea pungens 'Fat Albert') is a compact, slow-growing evergreen tree prized for its dense, symmetrical pyramidal shape and striking, year-round silvery-blue needles.
Size: Reaches about 10 to 15 feet tall and wide in 10 years, eventually maturing to around 15 to 40 feet tall and 10 to 20 feet wide depending on growing conditions.
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate, adding about 12 to 15+ inches of growth per year.
Form: Naturally uniform, upright, and pyramidal. It features a strong central leader and requires no staking or heavy pruning.
Hardiness: Exceptionally cold-hardy (USDA Zones 2–8), tolerating temperatures well below zero.
Sunlight: Thrives best in full sun.
Soil: Prefers evenly moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic, and well-drained soil. It can tolerate periodic drought once fully established.
Maintenance: Very low maintenance. Water deeply during the first few growing seasons to establish a robust root system, and apply mulch to keep the roots cool.