Montgomery Blue Spruce
Picea pungens 'Montgomery'
A small, dense mounded shrub, very unlike the species, starting as a mound and eventually becoming a miniature Christmas tree-like shape, adaptable and hardy; intensely silver-blue needles, an excellent choice for form and color in the garden composition
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Planting and Growing
and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more., Montgomery Blue Spruce will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy
and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species., and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 10'Hx8'W
Zone 2b
Likes well drained soil