A dense, hardy evergreen with striking blue foliage and a compact, pyramidal form that brings year-round color and strength to the landscape
FEATURES:
- Brilliant blue needles that hold color all year
- Naturally dense and pyramidal growth habit
- Compact size ideal for smaller landscapes or mixed borders
- Extremely hardy and wind tolerant
- Excellent for privacy, screening, or as a focal specimen
- Resistant to cold and adaptable to poor soils
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Whiskey Blue Hills Spruce in full sun to bring out its richest blue tones. It looks stunning when paired with gold or chartreuse foliage plants such as Gold Cone Juniper or Golden Threadleaf Cypress. For year-round appeal, add evergreens with contrasting textures nearby, like the feathery Hinoki Cypress or upright Arborvitae. Avoid wet soil conditions and provide room for airflow to keep the tree healthy for decades.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 12-15' tall
- Mature Width: 6-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-8' apart
Whiskey Blue Hills Spruce
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Picea glauca densata 'Whiskey Blue Hills'
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A dense, hardy evergreen with striking blue foliage and a compact, pyramidal form that brings year-round color and strength to the landscape
FEATURES:
- Brilliant blue needles that hold color all year
- Naturally dense and pyramidal growth habit
- Compact size ideal for smaller landscapes or mixed borders
- Extremely hardy and wind tolerant
- Excellent for privacy, screening, or as a focal specimen
- Resistant to cold and adaptable to poor soils
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Whiskey Blue Hills Spruce in full sun to bring out its richest blue tones. It looks stunning when paired with gold or chartreuse foliage plants such as Gold Cone Juniper or Golden Threadleaf Cypress. For year-round appeal, add evergreens with contrasting textures nearby, like the feathery Hinoki Cypress or upright Arborvitae. Avoid wet soil conditions and provide room for airflow to keep the tree healthy for decades.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 12-15' tall
- Mature Width: 6-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-8' apart
Why plant Whiskey Blue Hills Spruce?
How to use Whiskey Blue Hills Spruce in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Whiskey Blue Hills Spruce has a more compact habit, denser branching, and richer blue color than standard White Spruce. It’s also exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance.
It grows at a moderate rate, typically adding 6 to 10 inches of new growth each year. Its slow, steady growth helps maintain its full, balanced shape over time.
Yes. Spruces are generally deer resistant, and Whiskey Blue Hills is no exception. Its stiff, aromatic needles make it an unappealing snack for deer and rabbits.
