Columnar/Fastigiata Spruce

Picea pungens 'Fastigiata'
Appearance: With its distinctive needles and narrowly upright form, Columnar Spruce is uniquely unmistakable.  Dense needles emerge as pale blue new growth each spring, maturing to a rich silver-blue that is retained year round.  Its pleasing colour, steeply angled branches and columnar growth habit are highly sought after for their ornamental qualities in smaller landscapes.  

Care and Maintenance:   Columnar Spruce is a relatively low maintenance, deer resistant tree with a low canopy (3' from ground) and no significant negative characteristics.  Pruning requirements are minimal, and should be restricted to dieback, or the current season's new growth.  Adapts to a variety of soil types/pH levels.  Fares well in dry or moist conditions and is drought resistant once established, but will not tolerate standing water.  Highly tolerant of urban pollution.  

Mature Height:  20'     Mature Spread:  7-8'
Growth Rate: Slow
Hardiness Zone:  2b
Sunlight:  Full sun