Price Nurseries Official Tree of the Month: NOVEMBER

     Colorado Blue Spruce

The beautiful Colorado Blue Spruce is the Official Tree of the Month for November for a couple of reasons.  The first is because they look SO fabulous in the fall.  Why the fall?  Because if you really take notice, you will see how incredible that blue color of theirs looks when it has a background of the oranges, yellows, and golds of fall.  That is when they REALLY stand out.  The other reason is because we are approaching winter, and we all appreciate some color during the drab months of that season.  And let's not forget how nice they look nice all "dolled" up for the holidays, with sparkling lights and their traditional pyramidal form.  Blue Spruce are hardy in this area, but they do not LOVE it here. (they are from Colorado, remember?  That is where they are really happy)  They need full sun, well-drained soil and do not tolerate drought well at all.  They are susceptible to several cankers and blights, which seem to affect them most  severely when they are stressed so it is important to keep them healthy by watering during dry periods while being careful not to allow them to sit in any water, and fertilizing them in late fall to make sure they have adequate nutrition to keep them healthy and strong.  They are worth the extra work and can add a lot of interest and beauty to your yard throughout the year.  We have a nice selection here at the nursery, they make a great live Christmas tree!!!