Picea pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes' is a compact and slow-growing cultivar of the Colorado Blue Spruce. Renowned for its dense, pyramidal growth and striking silvery-blue needles, this dwarf evergreen tree adds year-round visual appeal to landscapes. Perfect for smaller spaces, foundation planting, or as a focal point in a garden bed, its needle retention and natural drought tolerance make it a low-maintenance choice. 'Baby Blue Eyes' thrives in cooler climates and provides an excellent windbreak or privacy solution with its upright form.
- Light: Full sun
- Water need: Moderate, prefers well-drained soils
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): 12–15 ft x 8–10 ft
- Habit: Compact, pyramidal
- Bloom/interest: Silvery-blue foliage year-round
- Hardiness zone: 4–7
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate resistance once established
