Spec sheet
- Hardiness
- Hardy to zone 2
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Sizes we grow
Container grown (CG)
- #1
- #3
- #15
B&B in pot (BBP), by caliper or height
- 30 to 36 in tall
- 3 to 4 ft tall
- 4 to 5 ft tall
- 5 to 6 ft tall
- 6 to 7 ft tall
- 7 to 8 ft tall
- 8 to 10 ft tall
- 10 to 12 ft tall
About this plant
Picea pungens 'Fat Albert', commonly known as Fat Albert Blue Spruce, is a standout choice for adding color and structure to landscapes. This evergreen conifer showcases striking blue-green needle-like foliage and maintains a dense, pyramidal shape as it matures. Ideal for use as a specimen tree or in privacy screening, it brings year-round interest with its bold, eye-catching color. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for smaller spaces or focal points in garden designs. This robust cultivar is prized for its durability and adaptability.
- Light: Full sun
- Water need: Moderate
- Growth rate: Slow to moderate
- Mature size (HxW): 10–15’ x 7–10’
- Habit: Dense, pyramidal
- Bloom/interest: Blue-green needles; year-round color
- Hardiness zone: 3–7
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained soil; adaptable
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate once established