A compact, vibrant blue spruce with strong color, dense form, and all the beauty of a classic Colorado spruce in a more manageable size
FEATURES:
- Striking silvery-blue needles that hold color all year
- Naturally compact and dense pyramidal form
- Ideal for smaller landscapes and foundation plantings
- Extremely hardy and tolerant of cold and wind
- Provides four-season structure and brilliant color
- Low-maintenance and long-lived evergreen
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
To showcase Monty® Blue Spruce’s vibrant color, plant it in full sun where its needles can reflect the light and display their silvery-blue tones. Use darker evergreens, such as Serbian or Norway Spruce, behind it to emphasize contrast. Avoid overwatering and ensure well-drained soil for long-term health. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and keep roots cool through summer.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 8-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 8-10' apart
A compact, vibrant blue spruce with strong color, dense form, and all the beauty of a classic Colorado spruce in a more manageable size
FEATURES:
- Striking silvery-blue needles that hold color all year
- Naturally compact and dense pyramidal form
- Ideal for smaller landscapes and foundation plantings
- Extremely hardy and tolerant of cold and wind
- Provides four-season structure and brilliant color
- Low-maintenance and long-lived evergreen
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
To showcase Monty® Blue Spruce’s vibrant color, plant it in full sun where its needles can reflect the light and display their silvery-blue tones. Use darker evergreens, such as Serbian or Norway Spruce, behind it to emphasize contrast. Avoid overwatering and ensure well-drained soil for long-term health. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and keep roots cool through summer.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 8-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 8-10' apart
Why plant Monty® Blue Spruce?
How to use Monty® Blue Spruce in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Monty® Blue Spruce reaches about 15 to 20 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide at maturity, making it smaller and denser than traditional Colorado Blue Spruce varieties.
Yes. Monty® Blue Spruce maintains its bright silvery-blue color throughout all seasons, bringing reliable year-round interest and contrast to the landscape.
Yes. Like most spruces, Monty® Blue Spruce is deer resistant. Its stiff needles and strong scent make it an unappealing choice for browsing animals.