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  1. How to Grow and Care for Colorado Blue …

    • Here are the main care requirements for growing a Colorado blue spruce: 1. Plant year-round in mild climates; in places with wintery weather and frost, plant in late winter or early spring. 2. Place it in a spot … See more

    Types of Colorado Blue Spruce Trees

    The official state tree of Colorado, this slow-growing spruce, is native to the Rocky Mountains, where it was first discovered in 1862. Colorado blue spruce has several varieties, al… See more

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    Pruning

    Colorado blue spruce has a slow growth rates, growing less than 12 to 24 inches annually. This … See more

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    Propagating Colorado Blue Spruce

    Colorado blue spruce grows well from mid-summer cuttings and is planted in the fall. Cuttings take a while to root (two to three months) and must be treated with a strong rooting hor… See more

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    How to Grow Colorado Blue Spruce from Seed

    With patience, Colorado blue spruce can be grown from seed after collecting and drying pinecones to obtain the seeds. 1. In spring, soak the seeds in water for 24 hours. 2. Wrap the s… See more

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