{"product_id":"epinette-bleue-du-colorado","title":"Colorado Spruce","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorado Spruce (\u003ci\u003ePicea pungens\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Privacy and Windbreak Tree for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colorado Spruce (\u003ci\u003ePicea pungens\u003c\/i\u003e) is a moderate-growing, extremely cold-hardy evergreen tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and reaches 50–75 ft (15–23 m) at maturity. Best for privacy screens, windbreaks, and large landscape focal points, it offers dense blue-green to silvery foliage year-round and excellent tolerance to harsh climates and urban conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Colorado Spruce for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly resilient \u003ca title=\"Spruce Trees of Eastern Canada\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/spruce-trees\"\u003espruce tree\u003c\/a\u003e prized for its striking blue foliage and exceptional cold tolerance—perfect for privacy and wind protection in Canadian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy, windbreak, ornamental planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense blue evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to western North America; widely planted across Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy or loamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic to neutral soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and rural conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, cold, and moderate drought once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–75 ft (15–23 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 ft (4.5–7.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–150+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Colorado Spruce Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Colorado Spruce if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want year-round privacy within 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium to large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want blue evergreen colour + wind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for windbreaks, screening, or a focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small (large mature size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for shade in low-light areas (requires full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to foundations or power lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge backyard specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront yard focal tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dense evergreen branching provides year-round screening, while strong structure resists wind and heavy snow loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Colorado Spruce Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Canadian landscape evergreen known for its distinctive blue tones and strong architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh blue-green new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense foliage provides privacy and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains colour while deciduous trees drop leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full evergreen screen with excellent snow resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Colorado Spruce is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including heavy snow, wind, and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide wind protection if planted in exposed areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12–20 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Colorado Spruce grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and performs very well in Zones 2–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—conifers reproduce via cones and do not require cross-pollination for landscape use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, but allow proper spacing (10–15 ft) from structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow maintenance—needle drop is minimal and typical of evergreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 25.6184%;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 18.5471%;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 28.9352%;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; width: 26.9435%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.6184%;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens)\" href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/colorado-spruce\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens)\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/colorado-spruce\"\u003eColorado Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5471%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.9352%;\"\u003eBlue evergreen foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.9435%;\"\u003ePrivacy, windbreak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.6184%;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"White Spruce (Picea glauca)\" href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/white-spruce\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"White Spruce (Picea glauca)\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/white-spruce\"\u003eWhite Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5471%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.9352%;\"\u003eNative adaptability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.9435%;\"\u003eNatural landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.6184%;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Norway Spruce (Picea abies)\" href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/norway-spruce\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Norway Spruce (Picea abies)\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/norway-spruce\"\u003eNorway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5471%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.9352%;\"\u003eRapid growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.9435%;\"\u003eQuick windbreaks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Conifers\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/conifers-of-quebec-and-eastern-canada\"\u003eConifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Spruce Trees\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/spruce-trees\"\u003eSpruce Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-1-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\"\u003eZone 2 Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/best-tree-to-plant\" title=\"Nursery Blog: What Is the Best Tree to Plant in Eastern Canada?\"\u003eWhat Is the Best Tree to Plant in Eastern Canada?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nursery Blog: Decorative Trees and Shrubs in Winter\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/decorative-trees-in-winter\"\u003eDecorative Trees and Shrubs in Winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/most-cold-hardy-trees-eastern-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Which Trees Are the Most Cold-Hardy in Eastern Canada?\"\u003eWhich Trees Are the Most Cold-Hardy in Eastern Canada?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47319067754815,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319067787583,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Epinette-bleue-du-Colorado-illustration.jpg?v=1703017971","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/colorado-spruce","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}