Name: Picea glauca 'Yukon Blue'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Picea glauca Yukon Blue

Common name

White spruce 'Yukon Blue'

Type

Coniferous

Family

Pinaceae

Picea glauca 'Yukon Blue' is a compact white spruce with dense, steel-blue foliage, appreciated for its well-structured conical silhouette and impeccable appearance year-round. Selected for its sustained bluish color and regular shape, it is an excellent choice for solitary plantings, rockeries, borders, or structured low hedges. Its moderate growth and naturally symmetrical habit limit pruning needs. Very hardy and adapted to harsh climatic conditions, it prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil. 'Yukon Blue' stands out for its tolerance, refined aesthetics, and decorative foliage year-round, ideal for bringing color and structure to any garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 2

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate, especially at onset

Fertilization

Spring, compost or gentle fertilizer

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerant

Minimum temperature

-45°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Pinkish red (female), pale yellow (male)

Fruiting

Occasional small, light brown cones

Foliage color

Steel blue

Foliage type

Evergreen (conifer)

Shape

Compact conical

Height

8–11.5 ft (2.5–3.5 m)

Width

5–8 ft (1.5–2.5 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pets

Pollinators

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.