Picea pungens 'Montgomery' is a compact, dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce cultivar prized for its striking silver-blue foliage and tidy, rounded growth habit. Its dense needle arrangement provides year-round color and texture to gardens, making it a valuable focal point or an excellent addition to mixed shrub borders. Perfect for smaller landscapes, this slow-growing conifer is highly resistant to pests and diseases. 'Montgomery' thrives in full sun and is ideal for areas that require low-maintenance plants with long-lasting appeal.
- Light: Full sun
- Water need: Low to moderate
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): 3–5' x 4–6'
- Habit: Broad-rounded, compact
- Bloom/interest: Silver-blue foliage year-round
- Hardiness zone: 3–7
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soils
- Drought/heat tolerance: High (once established)
