Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' Wind In spring the round crown

In spring the round crown is covered in white

it tolerates poor

cup shaped flowers which appear in late summer (with careful timing of pruning)

and increasingly as a shrub or tree in schemes which call for native planting

8-12m depending on location

Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' Wind In spring the round crownNamed after Bill Cosby's fictional character 'Fat Albert' this Colorado spruce cultivar is outstanding. The habit is a dense, broad pyramidal shape with ascending and closely spaced branches. This strong architectural feature along with its steel blue needles gives this tree a most dramatic appearance. Light brown cones. Enjoys full sun and rich moist soils. H7