Blue spruce 'Bialobok' (Picea pungens 'Bialobok')

Blue spruce 'Bialobok'

Also known as: Hickory pine 'Bialobok', Green spruce 'Bialobok'

As a slow-growing cultivar of the Blue Spruce, the blue spruce 'Bialobok' is comparatively compact, growing up to five feet high after ten years. Named after horticulturist Jen Bialobok, who discovered this cultivar, the blue spruce 'Bialobok' is favored in landscaping for the unique appearance of its green pine needles that age into a silvery blue. In addition, gardeners may keep this cultivar because it is both easy to care for and frost-resistant.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

60 cm to 90 cm

Spread

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Blue spruce 'Bialobok'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Blue spruce 'Bialobok' thrives in cool, high-altitude regions with moderate, consistent moisture. It prefers lightly moist soil and should be watered weekly. As an evergreen, blue spruce 'Bialobok' retains its needles year-round, minimizing water loss and enhancing its efficiency in outdoor environments.

Fertilize: Fertilize blue spruce 'Bialobok' annually in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer, adjusting for young or containerized plants. This promotes growth and root development. Avoid over-fertilization and always apply on moist soil. Water blue spruce 'Bialobok' post-fertilization for effective nutrient absorption.

Pruning: Prune blue spruce 'Bialobok' in early to late winter to maintain shape and health. Remove dead or diseased branches and thin the interior for light. Avoid heavy pruning to preserve form; regular pruning encourages denser growth and improves air circulation, reducing disease risk.

Propagation: Blue spruce 'Bialobok' is propagated through cuttings for genetic fidelity. Use semi-hardwood branches and ensure proper humidity and temperature during rooting. A suitable rooting hormone can improve success rates. Once rooted, transplant into a nurturing soil mixture for continued growth.

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