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Iseli Fastigiate Blue Spruce

Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiate'

Category: Evergreen Tree • Spruce

Iseli Fastigiate Blue Spruce offers a unique upright form and striking blue foliage, perfect for accenting landscapes.

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Mature Height: 15-20 feet

Mature Width: 6 feet

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-7

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Slow

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Evergreen

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Iseli Fastigiate Blue Spruce is a narrow, upright conifer known for its striking blue-green needles. This evergreen tree maintains a compact form, making it ideal for smaller landscapes or as a focal point. Its unique shape and color provide year-round interest, and it is well-suited for various garden settings.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Thrives in cooler climates with moderate moisture.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers dry to moderately moist conditions.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Narrowupright growth habitattractive blue foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for tight spaces or vertical interest in gardens. Provides year-round color and texture.

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