Trees

Picea pungens 'Globosa'

Globe blue spruce

Globe blue spruce in Tokyo; photograph, not current inventory.

Globosa starts as a rounded blue spruce with dense silvery-blue needles and a broad outline. With time it may develop a stronger leader and become more upright. It works as a cool-colored evergreen accent, but maintaining a globe shape requires attention to vigorous vertical growth rather than assuming the juvenile form will remain unchanged.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 8 ft, supplier garden size, not ultimate size · Width: 6 ft, supplier garden size
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 2 minimum

Sizes & prices

B&B 24"Globe Colorado Blue Spruce on StandardCall for price
B&B 44''Globe Colorado Blue Spruce on Standard$209.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Globe-shaped when young; broader upright with age
Growth rate: 3–6 inches/year (grower estimate)
Use: Blue-foliage specimen; rounded accent while young.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Species is listed as deer resistant, not deer-proof.
Drought: More drought tolerant after establishment; keep young plants consistently moist.
Wet soil: Good drainage required.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a species native to Central Rocky Mountains of the United States.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; silvery blue

Growing & care

Pruning: Remove vigorous upright shoots to retain a rounded form. Preserve the leader and natural branching. If shortening is necessary, cut younger portions of branches in early spring; avoid bare old wood.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; prefers cool growing conditions.
Issues: Hot, humid climates increase disease pressure; watch for spider mites and needle disease.

Sources & photo credits

Photo: KENPEI / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.