Additional Information about the Blue Spruce Christmas Tree
Blue SprucePicea pungens dark green to powdery
blue; very stiff needles, to 1 long; good form; will drop needles in a
warm room; symmetrical; but is best among species for needle retention;
branches are stiff and will support many heavy decorations. State tree of Utah
& Colorado. Can live in nature 600-800 years.
Leaf: Evergreen, stiff, 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch long, yellow-green to bluish or
white. Needles are very sharp, and have an acidic taste.
Flower: Monoecious; males yellow-brown to purple, scattered throughout trees;
females purple, upright, in tops of the trees.
Fruit: Cones are 2 to 4 inches long, cylindrical, light brown in color. Cone
scales are pointed with jagged-erose margins. Maturing in autumn.
Twig: Stout (when compared to other spruces), hairless, orange-brown. Needles
are borne on woody pegs. Bud scales are noticeably reflexed.
Bark: Gray to red-brown, young trees with small, thin scales - older trees
developing furrows.
Form: A medium to large tree with pyramidal form. Branches appear layered,
especially with age
Benefits of Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas Trees
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees last longer than real
trees.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees are safer than real trees
because they are not a fire hazard.
Studies show that plastic artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees
are thrown out after ten years.
There is no hassle in buying artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees &
wreaths because they are found in many shops around Blue Spruce Christmas.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees can be decorated with
tinsel or foliage coloured tinsel.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees are generally inexpensive,
because they are made out of cheap inexpensive materials whereas many cheaper
live trees are of poor quality as well as they deteriorate quickly. Shop around
to find a tree that you like within your price limit!
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees don't litter the floor
with pine needles like real trees do.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees don't bother you if you
don't like the smell of pine or have allergies.
If you happen to like the smell of pine you can buy a special pine spray for
your artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees can't rot like real trees
can.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees are easy to assemble and
easy to store away.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees don't weigh much.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees are easy to decorate.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees needles do not shed.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees have a fuller, more
luxurious look.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees are more economical,
lasting for years.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees are more convenient to
select than a live tree.
Artificial Blue Spruce Christmas trees can be set up earlier and
left up longer for a longer holiday.
Buying an artificial tree prevents cutting down a live tree, which is more
ecologically sound.
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