Blue spruce evergreen trees (Picea pungens) grow wild in Western North America in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. This erect tree produces blue-green evergreen needles that are sharp to the touch. Blue spruces reach 30 to 65 feet tall, spreading 10 to 20 feet wide. With good care this slow-growing tree can grow up to 12 inches per year. Blue spruce trees grow well as showcase trees or as part of a windbreak. Examine the location of the blue spruce tree while it is still young enough to transplant.