-
-
-
It's the wax on the spruce's needles that create its color, this color may vary seasonally if the wax is worn away from weather elements like snow, hot sun or other exposure.
-
* Images shown are of mature plants
My FGT Yard Planner
You'll need to log in or create an account in order to save this item
Have questions? Talk with our Plant Experts (800) 973-8959
Rich Blue Foliage on a Naturally Pyramidal Form
Create a stunning backdrop with the Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce. This evergreen conifer features rich blue needles and a naturally pyramidal form, making it a perfect pick for a living Christmas tree. In garden beds and landscapes, its bold blue color provides an excellent contrast for trees and bushes with greener foliage.
A variety of Colorado Blue Spruce, Fat Albert is a popular tree for colder regions, thriving in zones 2-8. It grows upright, with full branches radiating horizontally from the ground for a striking shape. Its branches feature dense needles in a rich silver-blue, making the tree stand out in your lawn or garden.
This Spruce is a slow grower, so you'll get bold landscape statement without an overwhelming size. The Fat Albert Colorado Spruce reaches 10-15 feet tall and wide within 10 years, and will eventually grow 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide. It's a great option for filling bare corners or adding height in a garden of low-growing plants or dwarf conifers.
The best part? This easy-growing Spruce couldn't be less work. It's extremely cold-hardy and tolerant of many soil conditions, as well as road salt and urban pollution.
This good-looking evergreen tree is a must-have in any garden. Get yours today!
Why FastGrowingTrees.com is Better
Our Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruces are nurtured with care before they ship to your door - for better branching, better color, and better long-term results than ever before.
Plus, we never ship bare-root - your Fat Albert Spruce will arrive in nutrient-rich soil, planted and grown for months ahead of shipping so you get a tree that's ready to thrive in your landscape.
This eye-catching spruce tree will add unique color and stately shape to your landscape. Get your Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce Tree today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: First, select an area with full to partial sunlight and well-drained soil. When planting, dig a hole for each tree that is three times as wide as the root ball but just as deep. You don’t need to add anything to the planting hole. Place the tree, fill in around the tree with the same soil you took out when initially digging the hole. Finally, tamp down as you fill to cut back on any air pockets from forming, water the tree, then mulch to conserve moisture.
2. Watering: Spruce trees prefer evenly moist, well-draining soil, but can tolerate some drought once established. Water your Colorado Spruce Tree deeply and regularly each week, more often in hot or dry climates. Not sure when to water? Check the soil 2 inches down and water when dry to the touch.
3. Fertilizing: Your Colorado Blue Spruce should not need any extra fertilizer, but you can feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
4. Pruning: Pruning isn't necessary for this naturally graceful grower, although you can prune to remove dead or damaged branches and shape as needed.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $129 | $19.95 |
| $129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 10-15 ft. after 10 years; 40 ft. at maturity |
| Mature Width: | 10-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Botanical Name: | Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 2-8 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
Growing Zones: 2-8 outdoors
(hardy down to -40℉)Customer Reviews & Photos
- Reviews
- Questions
- tree
- experience
- condition
- plant
- reason
- shrubs
- house
- service
- family
- chance
United StatesAwesome
I just unboxed my tree. It's absolutely beautiful! Excellent condition! Can't wait to get it planted!
United StatesI haven't planted it yet, too much rain
United StatesFat Albert Blue Spruce
I purchased a Fat Albert Blue Spruce and initially I received one that didn’t look so well. I sent an email to the company and they fixed it immediately by sending me another one free of charge. Peace of mind is what every customer needs when buying anything online and Fast Growing Trees provide that peace of mind. A++ experience and customer service. Jessica is the teal MVP for fixing everything and making things right.
United Statesxmas trer
this is such a nice tree-it's in our front yard now, waiting for next Christmas so it can be brought back in the house, then to be planted in the back yard. made a lot of people happy!!
United Statesblue blue spruce
great. Fast service, perfect condition, gorgeous plant, perfect size perfect color