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Compact Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Compacta'

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Overview

The Picea pungens 'Compacta' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense, rounded form. It boasts striking blue-needled foliage that maintains its vibrancy year-round. Maturing at 3-5 feet high and 3-6 feet wide, it's ideal for small gardens, borders, or as a specimen plant. This low-maintenance compact cultivar is hardy in USDA zones 2-8 and prefers full sun. Resistant to deer and drought once established.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–7Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — The Picea pungens 'Compacta' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense, rounded form
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — it is important to note that this species is deer-resistantCompact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — horizontally tiered branchesCompact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — provided they are well-drainedCompact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — Resistant to deer and drought once establishedCompact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — This slow-growing coniferous shrub boasts a classic pyramidal shape with denseCompact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — this hardy plant is tolerant of a range of soil types+13

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — The Picea pungens 'Compacta' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense, rounded form
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — it is important to note that this species is deer-resistant
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — horizontally tiered branches
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — provided they are well-drained
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — Resistant to deer and drought once established
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — This slow-growing coniferous shrub boasts a classic pyramidal shape with dense
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — this hardy plant is tolerant of a range of soil types
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — It requires full sun exposure to maintain its compact form and vibrant needle coloration
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — Maturing at 3-5 feet high and 3-6 feet wide, it's ideal for small gardens, borders, or as a specimen plant
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — It is an exceptional choice for adding a touch of robust
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — year-round anchor for holiday lighting and seasonal decorations
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — adding to its desirability in areas where wildlife browsing is a concern
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — scientifically known as Picea pungens 'Compacta,' is a dwarf cultivar of the Colorado Blue Spruce
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — Minimal maintenance is key; however
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — The intensely blue-tinged
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — evergreen elegance to confined spaces in a landscape design
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — growing at a rate of about 1 to 2 inches per year
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — advise clients on its potential use as a majestic
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — It boasts striking blue-needled foliage that maintains its vibrancy year-round
Compact Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Compacta') — This low-maintenance compact cultivar is hardy in USDA zones 2-8 and prefers full sun
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