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TETON BEAUTY WEEPING COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE
Picea pungens 'Teton Beauty'
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Hardiness Zone: 3-7 · Mature Height: 20-30 Feet · Mature Spread: 10-15 Feet
Some spruces stand tall, some stand straight—Teton Beauty Colorado Blue Spruce prefers to make an entrance. This unusual Colorado Blue Spruce cultivar begins life as a ground-hugging, waterfall-like mound, its silver-blue needles spilling outward in soft, shimmering waves. Train it upward with staking, and it transforms into a living sculpture, offering long, elegant, cascading branches that sway gently with the seasons.
Its color alone is enough to stop a gardener mid-stride: bright, silver-blue needles that hold their brilliance year-round, even in winter's dull light. But pair that with its flexible form—either rambling as a groundcover or lifted into a graceful vertical specimen—and you get a plant that's wonderfully expressive and undeniably unique. No two of these look exactly alike, and that's precisely the appeal.
Perfect for rock gardens, slopes, water features, conifer collections, or anywhere a sense of movement and texture is desired, this spruce brings artistry to the landscape. Whether you let it wander or give it direction, Teton Beauty Colorado Blue Spruce rewards creativity. Plant it where you want the eye to linger, because linger it will.
Family: Pinaceae · Common Name: Spruce
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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TETON BEAUTY WEEPING COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE Plant Characteristics
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TETON BEAUTY WEEPING COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
- Tolerates sandy, rocky, or loamy conditions.
- Avoid heavy, wet soil to prevent root issues.
- Sun Exposure:
- 4-6 hours of morning sun provides the strongest silver-blue color.
- Needs at least 6 hours of direct light daily.
- Too much shade may decrease vibrant needle color.
- Protect from hot afternoon sun and dry, desiccating wind.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water deeply and consistently during establishment.
- Once mature, becomes moderately drought tolerant.
- Never allow standing water around the root zone.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Mulch annually with bark or compost to maintain even moisture.
- Avoid excessive fertilization, which may reduce color intensity.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Minimal pruning required; remove damaged or crossing branches.
- For a cascading tree form, stake the central leader while young.
- For a groundcover effect, allow branches to sprawl naturally.
- Monitor staked specimens and adjust ties as they grow.
- Naturally weeping structure requires no shaping to maintain form.
Interesting Notes About TETON BEAUTY WEEPING COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE
- Shape-Shifter Spruce: Teton Beauty can live two lives: a ground-hugging, flowing mound or a tall, cascading specimen—its form depends entirely on how you train it.
- Silvery Stunner: Its needles shimmer in a bright silver-blue tone that stays brilliant all year, making it one of the most color-rich choices among weeping spruces.
- A Living Waterfall: When left unstaked, its branches spill outward like a botanical waterfall, giving it movement and drama unlike upright blue spruces.
- Artistic Flexibility: Garden designers love it for its expressive habit—perfect for rock gardens, slopes, or spaces needing a focal point with personality.
- A Collector's Favorite: Because no two Teton Beauties develop in quite the same way, it has earned a spot as a must-have among conifer enthusiasts and plant collectors.
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