Paul's Select Blue Norway Spruce (Picea abies 'Paul's Select') is a compact, slow-growing evergreen known for its striking steel-blue needles and dense, conical form. It offers year-round color and structure in the landscape, making it a reliable choice as a focal point or specimen planting. At maturity, this spruce reaches 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, a manageable size for most residential yards. Its tidy, symmetrical shape requires little intervention to maintain its ornamental appeal.
This cultivar of Norway Spruce is well-suited to a wide range of climates and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7. Its cold hardiness and adaptable nature make it a dependable performer in northern gardens where other ornamental conifers may struggle. The vivid blue foliage provides contrast against green plantings and looks especially effective as a standalone accent or grouped in mass plantings. It is also a good choice for use as an informal screen or windbreak over time.
Paul's Select Blue Norway Spruce Care
Plant your Paul's Select Blue Norway Spruce in a location that receives full sun for best color and density. It adapts to a range of well-drained soil types and prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Water regularly after planting to help the tree establish, aiming for about once per week during the first growing season. Once established, this spruce is moderately drought tolerant and only needs supplemental watering during extended dry spells. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support steady growth, especially in poorer soils.
This spruce has a naturally neat form and requires minimal pruning under normal conditions. If shaping is desired, prune lightly in late spring after new growth, called candles, has emerged. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches at any time of year. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, as Norway Spruce does not regenerate well from bare stems. A layer of mulch around the base will help conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature throughout the season.
Paul's Select Blue Norway Spruce Spacing
Space Paul's Select Blue Norway Spruce at least 8 to 10 feet apart to allow for mature spread and good air circulation. Plant it away from structures, walkways, and overhead utility lines to give it room to develop its full, natural shape without obstruction. Its compact size makes it well-suited to smaller yards, foundation plantings, and mixed borders where a larger spruce would quickly outgrow its space.
Paul's Select Blue Norway Spruce Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7 |
| Plant Type: Trees |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Habit: Upright, Pyramidal |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green |
| Foliage Description: Steel Blue |
| Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought, Cold |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Specimen or Focal Point, Windbreak |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Paul's Select Blue Norway Spruce |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Picea abies 'Paul's Select' |
- SKU:
- 1231029509-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