Picea pungens 'Hoopsii'

Hoops' Blue Spruce

Hoopsii Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens ‘Hoopsii’) is grown for long, thick needles with a bright silver-blue color. The foliage gives this upright evergreen a strong visual presence even when viewed across a large garden.

The tree develops a pyramidal crown and becomes a substantial specimen. Young plants may need help establishing a straight leader, after which the branching framework can develop around it. Give the lower limbs enough room to show the tree’s full outline.

Plant in sun with well-drained soil and water during establishment. Cool, relatively dry climates suit Colorado spruce better than hot, humid summers.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 15 ft; larger with age
• Height: 25 ft; larger with age

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 2; upper limit varies with climate

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

25 ft+

Width

15 ft+

Hardiness zones

2–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Blue, Silver

Fall color

Blue, Silver

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No