The Blue Teardrop White Spruce (Picea glauca 'Blue Teardrop') is a compact, slow-growing dwarf conifer with a naturally refined pyramidal form that resembles a teardrop or miniature Christmas tree. Its very short, dense needles display a striking blue-green to silvery-blue color, and small reddish-brown cones provide a warm contrast against the cool foliage. At maturity, this cultivar reaches approximately 6 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 8 feet wide, making it a manageable choice for a wide range of landscape settings. It is exceptionally cold hardy and well suited to gardens across much of the United States and Canada.
Blue Teardrop White Spruce is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, rock gardens, conifer collections, and spots near entries or patios where a tidy, year-round evergreen presence is needed. Its fine texture and blue-green color pair well with stone, brick, and darker evergreens. The compact size makes it suitable for planting under power lines and in smaller yards where a full-size spruce would be impractical. This cultivar is also deer resistant and tolerant of wind and drought once established.
Blue Teardrop White Spruce Care
Plant your Blue Teardrop White Spruce in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It adapts to a variety of soil types, including clay, but performs best in moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature, keeping the mulch clear of the trunk. Feed your plant once a year in the spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to support healthy growth.
Keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season to help your Blue Teardrop White Spruce establish a strong root system. Once established, water as needed during extended dry periods, as the plant develops good drought tolerance over time. Very little pruning is required, as this cultivar holds its neat, natural shape without much intervention. When pruning is necessary, trim only the new growth of the current season or remove any dead or damaged branches.
Blue Teardrop White Spruce Spacing
Space Blue Teardrop White Spruce plants at least 5 to 8 feet apart to allow room for each plant to reach its full spread without crowding. Its compact size makes it a practical fit for smaller yards, foundation beds, and areas near walkways or patios. Because of its slow growth rate and tidy form, it works well as a single specimen or planted in groupings alongside other dwarf conifers for year-round interest.
Blue Teardrop White Spruce Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Shrubs |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 8 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Habit: Pyramidal, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green |
| Foliage Description: Blue-Green to Silvery Blue |
| Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought, Wind |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Blue Teardrop White Spruce |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Picea glauca 'Blue Teardrop' |
- SKU:
- 1231029512-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations