Landscaping Ideas With Blue Spruce Trees

Anchor

• For their color and size, blue spruce trees are a good choice to anchor a landscape. Plant the tree in an open back corner to add strength and balance to the yard's appearance. If you have a large garden or planting area that wraps around a pool, add a blue spruce in the corner to contrast thick foliage and colorful blossoms.

Privacy

• Plant a line of blue spruce trees along the back or sides of your property to mask street noise, block wind and increase privacy. Choose a fast-growing variety and purchase the largest trees your budget allows to create privacy as quickly as possible. The Norway spruce is one of the fastest-growing varieties while the Colorado blue spruce is slow-growing.

Conceal

• The low branches of blue spruce trees make them a good choice if you want to conceal an unattractive, but useful feature or structure like a shed. If there are no other trees nearby, skip pruning the tree and let the broad, thick branches spread out. Even if the tree doesn't completely hide a ditch or other eyesore, the year-round silvery-blue form creates a new focal point, taking attention away from other unsightly areas.

Accent

• Accentuate an asymmetrical front yard by adding a smaller blue spruce variety off to the side of the home opposite the front door. Dwarf albertas add the same texture and color as other blue spruce trees at a more manageable size that won't overpower the home. Plant it far enough away that the roots won't threaten the foundation as the tree matures. In addition to accenting the home's appearance, spruce trees attract birds.