Blue Colorado Spruce ‘Fat Albert’ 40/60cm (3L)

The Blue Colorado Spruce ‘Fat Albert’ – Picea pungens is a fantastic evergreen tree with intense steel-blue needles that create a stunning display all year round. This variety has a fuller, broader shape than other blue spruces, making it a real stand-out specimen. The dense branches grow in a perfect Christmas tree shape without any trimming needed. Its chunky, symmetrical form is what gave it the charming name ‘Fat Albert’. The needles have a lovely silvery sheen that sparkles in sunlight and looks particularly magical when touched by frost. Growing steadily to about 6–8 metres, it’s slower and more compact than regular Colorado Spruce. The strong architectural shape works brilliantly in both modern and traditional gardens. It makes a superb focal point and looks great when planted where its blue colour can contrast with dark green evergreens or bright flowers.

‘Fat Albert’ is straightforward to grow in most garden conditions. It needs full sun to develop its best blue colour and does well in any well-drained soil. While young trees need regular watering in their first couple of years, mature specimens are quite drought-hardy. No regular pruning is needed as it naturally keeps its shape. An annual feed with evergreen fertiliser in spring will keep it looking its best. Though generally pest-resistant, keep an eye out for aphids in spring.

Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres

Time to ultimate height
10–20 years

Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres

Supplied in a 3 litre pot between 40/60cm tall.

🇬🇧 UK Grown

Please note: Decorative pots shown are for display purposes only. Your tree will be supplied in a standard plastic nursery pot shown in the other pictures.