Picea pungens Kaibab

Common Name: Kaibab Blue Spruce

Description:
Picea pungens 'Kaibab' is a robust selection of the Colorado Blue Spruce, known for its striking silver-blue foliage and strong, symmetrical pyramidal form. This hardy evergreen conifer is an excellent choice for feature planting, windbreaks, and large landscapes, providing year-round structure and colour. It thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun, where its vibrant blue tones are most intense. 'Kaibab' is exceptionally cold-hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to pests and diseases, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. Its dense growth and uniform shape also make it popular as a Christmas tree variety.

Form:

• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–25 m
• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Large Gardens & Parks
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant (once established)
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Suitable for Windbreaks
• Suitable for Christmas Tree Production

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Pinus mugo (Dwarf Mountain Pine)
• Thuja occidentalis (Arborvitae)
• Juniperus spp. (Junipers)
• Picea glauca (White Spruce)
• Rhododendron spp. (Rhododendrons)