The Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens)

The Blue Spruce Tree occurs naturally in the western United States mostly in Western Colorado.

The Colorado Blue Spruce is slow growing and is tolerant of a wide range of climate and soil conditions. Most satisfactory growth is obtained in rich moist well drained soil. As a class the spruces are fairly drought-resistant and frost-hardy.

Known as fine ornamental trees with foliage that varies from dull green to blueish green or silvery white. The apparent blue color comes from a coating on the needles forming at high altitude reflecting the ultraviolet rays that dry out the needles.

"The Yearbook of Agriculture - 1949".

"It's the largest concentration of Blue Spruce anywhere!"