Picea pungens glauca ‘Montgomery’
Colorado Blue Spruce - Montgomery
A dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce. Starting off as a globe shape when young, eventually obtaining a leader with age to become a globose-pyramid in shape. Very compact with powdery-blue needles. Grows 5′ high by 3′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Original seedling selected at Eastern Nursery, Massachusetts before 1934. Later, obtained and introduced by Col. R.H. Montgomery of Connecticut .
Synonymous
Picea pugens var. glauca 'Montgomery', Picea pungens 'R.H. Montgomery'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Adaptable to various soils. Prefers slightly acidic soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed from spring to July.
Group: Dwarf

