Picea pungens

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Definition

Noun: - A tall evergreen tree of the spruce genus (Picea), characterized by its distinctive blue-green to silvery-blue needles, dense conical crown when young, and a mature form where lower branches may sweep downward, giving an older tree a more columnar shape. It is commonly known as the Colorado blue spruce.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Picea pungens in the arboretum is known for its striking silvery-blue foliage.
    • Landscapers often use Picea pungens as a focal point in gardens due to its color and shape.
Advanced Usage
  • Horticultural Context: In botanical and landscaping contexts, is often specified by its cultivar names to denote particular shades of blue or growth habits (e.g., 'Glauca', 'Hoopsii').
    • For a particularly intense blue color, the cultivar Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' is recommended.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common Names: Colorado blue spruce, blue spruce, Colorado spruce.
  • Scientific Synonyms: While is the accepted scientific name, it may be found in older texts or specific contexts under other taxonomic classifications.
  • Related Genus: (the spruce genus, which includes other species like , the Norway spruce).
Synonyms
  • Colorado blue spruce
  • Blue spruce
Notes
  • This term is primarily used in scientific, horticultural, and botanical contexts. In everyday conversation, its common names ("blue spruce") are more frequently used.
  • The specific epithet "" refers to the sharp, pointed tips of its needles.
Noun
  1. tall spruce with blue-green needles and dense conic crown; older trees become columnar with lower branches sweeping downward

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