St. Mary's Blue Spruce
St. Mary's spruce is one of the smallest dwarf evergreens available. Growing only 1-2 inches per year, it is a small, bun-shaped shrub. The needles are bright blue. It is a great choice where a very small evergreen is desired.
St. Mary's Blue Spruce
St. Mary's spruce is one of the smallest dwarf evergreens available. Growing only 1-2 inches per year, it is a small, bun-shaped shrub. The needles are bright blue. It is a great choice where a very small evergreen is desired.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Picea pungens 'Saint Mary's Broom'
Pronunciation
PY-see-uh PUN-gens
Mature Height
18 to 24 in.
Mature Spread
3 to 4 ft.
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.
Performance
St. Mary's spruce has grown well at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It grows slowly and has a bright blue color.
Maintenance
No maintenance required under normal conditions. Needs regular soil moisture to become established. New growth and young plants can be susceptible to deer browsing.