Gentry's Gem Spruce
Gentry's gem spruce is a dwarf evergreen shrub. It grows slowly, putting on 3-5 inches of new growth each year.
The needles are medium blue-green and are fairly short. It has an upright, irregular shape with very horizontal, layered branches, making it a good focal point where year round interest is desired.
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Gentry's Gem Spruce
Gentry's gem spruce is a dwarf evergreen shrub. It grows slowly, putting on 3-5 inches of new growth each year.
The needles are medium blue-green and are fairly short. It has an upright, irregular shape with very horizontal, layered branches, making it a good focal point where year round interest is desired.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Picea pungens 'Gentry's Gem'
Pronunciation
PY-see-uh PUN-gens
Mature Height
2 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 4 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
NA
Bloom time
NA
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
species in native to central and southern Rocky Mountains
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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