The Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Tree Form, or Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa,' is a slow-growing evergreen prized for its compact, globe-shaped crown of silvery blue needles. This grafted plant features the classic 'Globosa' dwarf spruce elevated atop a straight trunk, giving it the upright, tree-like presence of a standard. The needles hold their striking blue color year-round but are most intense when new growth emerges in the spring. At maturity, the canopy reaches 3 to 5 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, making it an ideal accent for smaller landscapes and garden spaces.
The Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Tree Form is a versatile focal point suited to entryways, patios, rock gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub borders. Its neat, sculptural form adds four-season structure and color without overwhelming a space. The plant is deer resistant and tolerant of urban pollution and salt. It has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, a recognition of its reliable performance and garden value.
Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Tree Form Care
Plant your Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Tree Form in a location that receives full sun for best color and growth. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-draining soil but adapts to a range of soil types including loam, sand, and clay. Because this is a grafted plant, choose a site with some protection from harsh winter winds to prevent stress to the graft union.
Water regularly after planting to help establish the root system, keeping the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Once established, the plant becomes moderately drought tolerant, though it benefits from supplemental watering during extended dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring every two to three years to support healthy growth.
This plant requires very little pruning under normal circumstances. When pruning is needed, trim only the new growth of the current season and remove any dead or damaged branches as they appear. To preserve the rounded globe shape, you can prune out any upright shoots that develop from the canopy. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, as spruce do not reliably regenerate from bare stems. Monitor for needle cast, cytospora canker, and rust, which are the most common issues with this variety.
Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Tree Form Spacing
Space Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Tree Form plants at least 5 to 6 feet apart to allow the canopy room to develop without crowding. Place this plant away from building foundations and walkways where the spreading canopy could become an obstruction over time. It works well as a paired specimen flanking an entryway or as a single accent in a mixed bed or container. Because it is a grafted standard, choose a planting site protected from strong, prevailing winds that could stress or topple the plant.
Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Tree Form Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Trees |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet (Tree Form) |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright, Rounded |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: Insignificant |
| Bloom Period: N/A |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Silvery Blue |
| Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt, Urban Pollution |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal Point, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Year-Round Color |
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| Common Name: Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce Tree Form |
| Other Name(s): Globe Blue Spruce Standard, Colorado Blue Spruce Globosa |
| Scientific Name: Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' |
- SKU:
- 1231029517-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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