A stout, intensely blue spruce with dense branching and a classic pyramidal form that stays bold year-round
FEATURES:
- Rich silver-blue needles for strong, cool-toned evergreen color
- Dense branching that creates a full, plush spruce profile
- Naturally broad pyramidal habit with a classic conifer silhouette
- Stiff, sturdy branch structure that holds its shape well
- Slow to moderate growth with a compact, substantial look
- Excellent winter interest with bold blue color and strong form
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Blue conifers read like “instant structure,” especially in winter. If you want the landscape to look crisp year-round, combine one blue evergreen with one deep green evergreen and one plant that brings warm tones. That trio creates balance and contrast in every season.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 10-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 10-15' apart
Montgomery Colorado Spruce
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Picea pungens 'Montgomery'
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A stout, intensely blue spruce with dense branching and a classic pyramidal form that stays bold year-round
FEATURES:
- Rich silver-blue needles for strong, cool-toned evergreen color
- Dense branching that creates a full, plush spruce profile
- Naturally broad pyramidal habit with a classic conifer silhouette
- Stiff, sturdy branch structure that holds its shape well
- Slow to moderate growth with a compact, substantial look
- Excellent winter interest with bold blue color and strong form
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Blue conifers read like “instant structure,” especially in winter. If you want the landscape to look crisp year-round, combine one blue evergreen with one deep green evergreen and one plant that brings warm tones. That trio creates balance and contrast in every season.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 10-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 10-15' apart
Why plant Montgomery Colorado Spruce?
Montgomery Colorado Spruce is chosen for maximum blue and maximum presence. The needles carry a rich silver-blue tone that reads crisp in every season, and the branching is dense enough to give the tree a thick, plush look instead of a see-through outline. Its shape is the classic spruce pyramid, broad at the base and strong through the middle, making it feel established and substantial from the start.
In winter, it really earns its keep: bold color, clean form, and that unmistakable Colorado spruce texture that makes a landscape look anchored and intentional.
How to use Montgomery Colorado Spruce in the landscape?
Use it as a specimen conifer where the blue color can stand out against deep green evergreens or brick and stone backdrops, or incorporate it into a mixed planting to create cool-toned contrast. The silver-blue needles also pair beautifully with burgundy foliage and gold-toned conifers for a high-impact color mix that doesn’t rely on flowers. Give it adequate space to develop its natural broad pyramidal form, and keep the base planting simple so the bold color and dense silhouette remain the focal point.
Frequently Asked Questions
This spruce does not produce showy blooms. It may form cones as it matures, but it’s grown for silver-blue evergreen needles, dense branching, and classic conifer form.
Montgomery is selected for strong silver-blue foliage. Full sun typically supports the best color, though exact intensity can vary slightly with season and growing conditions.
Pruning is usually minimal. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed, and avoid heavy shearing so the natural pyramidal form and dense branching remain healthy and attractive.
