Blue Manchurian Spruce
Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Blue'
SOO-doh-TSOO-guh men-ZEE-zee-eye blue
Trees: Evergreen Tree
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Habit
Pyramidal
Height
40-50 ft
Spread
20-30 ft
Form
Cone
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Windbreak
Optimal Growing Conditions
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Seasonal Feeding
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division