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Sester's Dwarf Blue Spruce

Picea Pungens 'Sester's Dwarf'

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Overview

The Sester's Dwarf Blue Spruce, Picea pungens 'Sester's Dwarf', is a compact conifer, offering year-round interest with its striking steel-blue needles. Growing slowly, it reaches 6-10 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width at maturity. Ideal for small gardens, this dense, globe-shaped evergreen is hardy, requires full sun, and tolerates a range of soil types. It provides strong color contrast and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–7Climate Temperate
Sester's Dwarf Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Sester's Dwarf') — offering year-round interest with its striking steel-blue needles
Sester's Dwarf Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Sester's Dwarf') — Growing slowly, it reaches 6-10 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width at maturity

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.
Mature width
4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sester's Dwarf Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Sester's Dwarf') — offering year-round interest with its striking steel-blue needles
Sester's Dwarf Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens 'Sester's Dwarf') — Growing slowly, it reaches 6-10 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width at maturity

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