Picea pungens 'Scottie'

Also Known As

Scott's Dwarf Blue Colorado Spruce
Scottie Colorado Blue Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 18"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Picea pungens 'Scottie' plant details

Picea pungens 'Scottie' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Scottie'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Scottie'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This compact spruce has a very unique appearance with very symmetrical branches ascending to form a teardrop shape. The dwarf growth habit is preserved by propagating from cuttings rather than grafting, making this blue spruce a very unique and uncommon s

By: Conifer Kingdom

A blue, dwarf variety of Colorado Spruce. Needles are small and blue on stems that grow 1 1/2 to 2 inches a year. Little tight pyramid. Found at Schaeffer's Nursery, Gresham, OR.