Picea pungens 'Continental' Size:3 Gallon Size

Picea pungens 'Continental' Size:3 Gallon SizeA perfect silver blue pyramidal tree that grows to 6 ft. tall. This could be the perfect 'Live Christmas Tree'. In 10 years the tree will be 6 ft tall x 3 ft wide, but will continue growing up to 12 ft tall. Very hardy to 40 deg F, zone 3. Prefers full sun in well drained soil. Commonly called the Continental Colorado Spruce.

has medium to dark green serrated leaves with 9-11 doubly serrate lobes turn excellent shades of yellow

Created by the Thompson Nursery in the 1970's

The 10 year size estimate is around 12 inches tall x 15 inches wide

then the tips shade to red

*Early Bloomer

then shade to emerald green for summer

The color is a soft pink with lighter centers on flowers that stack up high and perfect

shiny dark-green foliage

The plant seems to very tough and hardy

The rhododendron species R

In spring the new leaves come out a striking bright red

The plant is a moderate grower