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
