Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' have distinctive blue-gray foliage that is a stunning addition to your landscape and they also make a strong and dense windbreak. Fat Albert can also be used for a privacy screen if speed of growth is not a factor. Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce Trees are known for their striking blue needles and are an excellent choice for living Christmas trees.
Given the weight of this plant; it is not available for shipment - in store pick-up only.
A perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense blue needles. Excellent as a miniature Christmas tree in natural form, or as an artistically pruned topiary. Makes a formal statement in the garden. Grows 15-20 feet wide & 40 feet tall at maturity but is a very slow grower.
Fertilome Azalea/Evergreen Fertilizer with Systemic each spring to help ensure strong growth and help with spider mites. Fat Albert grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It will tolerate some light shade but performs best in a spot with good air circulation; its dense foliage can trap moisture which can cause problems. Water Fat Albert when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. These plants do not like soggy soil, so beware of over watering. Grows best in zones 3-8.
For pets, The Spruce Pets states that spruce trees and their relatives are non-toxic to household pets. Although consuming large amounts needles from the tree can give your animal companion an upset stomach or cause oral irritation, they are not deadly; therefore, they are safe to bring to a household with pets. Oh and deer do not like to snack on them!
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.