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Pinaceae
Trees and shrubs
Colorado Blue Spruce 'Montgomery'
Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Family
Pinaceae
Picea pungens 'Montgomery', also known as Montgomery blue spruce, is a dwarf conifer highly valued for its compact habit and beautiful silvery-blue coloration. This variety forms a small, dense, rounded shrub that fits perfectly in rock gardens, dwarf conifer beds, and alpine gardens. Its short, stiff needles display a particularly luminous steel-blue to silvery-blue hue that remains ornamental all year round. Over time, the plant may develop a slightly pyramidal shape while maintaining a compact and well-structured silhouette. Thanks to its slow growth, it retains its natural habit for a long time without requiring extensive pruning. Very hardy and durable, this spruce tolerates poor soils and cold climates, while preferring full sun locations and well-drained soils.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorBlue
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall, light brown cones typical of spruce trees
Maximum height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum width4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateSlow
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
