A striking evergreen conifer prized for its silvery-blue needle foliage and dense pyramidal form. Highly ornamental and cold-hardy, it serves as an excellent specimen or windbreak tree in landscapes.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
30–75′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
pH Range
5.57.8
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpringSummerFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah)
Native to: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah
Function & Care
windbreakwildlife benefiterosion control
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
'Hoopsii' and 'Fat Albert' are among the bluest selections, while 'Montgomery' is a dwarf form reaching 15–20 feet, offering options for smaller landscapes.
