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    Colorado Blue Spruce: A Rocky Mountain Grandeur

    By Arbor Day Foundation | February 2, 2016

    Picea pungens It was not until 1862 that this species was discovered growing in enchanted meadows and stream sides high up in the Rocky Mountains. Once found, the fame of this blue spruce spread quickly, making the Colorado blue spruce is one of our most widely planted landscape trees as well as the state tree of Colorado. Here are a few things to note if you’re considering adding a Colorado blue spruce to your landscape. Environmental Conditions: Grows well in…

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