obtain as a chance seedling growing among a glasshouse point of view of the cultivar " Moerheimii " in Silverton , Oregon in 1972 , sister blue spruce ( Picea pungens " babe blue heart " ) was patented under the spelling " Baby Blueyes " but is often referred to as " Baby Blue eye , " " Baby Blueeyes , " or " Baby Blue " by nurseries and in plant catalogue . Unique because of its early erect form , it is often grown for potted Christmas tree .
Step 1
Blue spruces are beloved for their impress silvery - downcast foliage and " Baby Blue Eyes " is no exception . As with other types of Colorado grim spruce , " Baby Blue Eyes " has plastered , 4 - angled needles with tiny white lines . The coloration of this cultivar ’s phonograph needle is slightly grayer than that of other cultivar . The phonograph needle grow straight out from the twig and are secured with short leaf halt . Branches grow horizontally away from the tree diagram and heavily shade the priming coat beneath .
Growth Habit
" Baby Blue centre " is turn over a semi - dwarf tree and tops out at about 25 feet . It can be grown from ejaculate and is denser and slower - growing than other cultivar . But what catch its discoverer ’s eye was its tendency to course achieve the iconic pyramidic shape for which blue spruces are valued . Blue spruce refinement involves graft a desired cultivar onto a rhizome and then staking the result tree to attain the upright material body . " Baby Blue Eyes " achieves that growth habit on its own . Spring buds pop to grow nearly two weeks after most other varieties , cook it less susceptible to a previous - season hoarfrost . bud are more plentiful and grow closer together on the twigs , giving it its dull appearance .
Step 2
Culture
Hardy in USDA plant hardiness zone 2 through 8 , " Baby Blue center " thrives in acidic , rich , well - drained land and prefers cool summer temperatures . It require full sunshine but will tolerate some easy ghost . Moist conditions are good . " Baby Blue Eyes " is middling drouth resistant but will not abide inundate soils . Provide regular lacrimation the first twelvemonth to encourage mysterious root system evolution .
Uses
Given its semi - dwarf superlative , a run-in of " Baby Blue Eyes " create an excellent windbreak or screen . The striking foliation also make this cultivar an splendid option for a specimen plant or an add-on to an already established , gay garden . One of the most pop uses for this cultivar is as a potted Christmas Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree . give a large enough deal , " Baby Blue Eyes " can be used in this way for several old age before transplantation is required .
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