Blue Diamond is a true gem of a specimen. This conifer is a variety of Colorado spruce with intensely blue colored needles, with a silver sheen. It grows about 6 inches per year. It forms a neat pyramidal shape without any significant pruning Slow growing. Botanical Name- Picea pungens ‘Blue Diamond’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh PUN-jenz Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 5′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Fothergilla major ‘Blue Shadow’ – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
