Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' - Fat Albert Spruce

Height: 15-20’    

Spread: 10-25’ (broadly pyramidal)    

Hardiness: Zone 3-7 

Foliage: 1” very rigid, bright blue 

Growth Rate: Slow-medium, semi-dwarf     

Preferred Soil: ph 5.5-7, course and well-drained, adaptable     

Common Ailments: Some susceptibility to fungal diseases when enclosed 

Attributes: The bright blue foliage is very eye-catching when compared to the glauca strains. A small to average size tree with good uniform density and usually has strong apical dominance.