Gentry's Gem Spruce

Picea pungens 'Gentry's Gem'

PY-see-uh PUN-gens
2 to 4 ft.
2 to 4 ft.

moderate

NA

NA

2 to 4 ft.

2 to 4 ft.

Yes

species in native to central and southern Rocky Mountains

sun, part shade

USDA zones 2-7

hardy to 10,000 ft.

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.

moderate

NA

NA

2 to 4 ft.

2 to 4 ft.

Yes

species in native to central and southern Rocky Mountains

sun, part shade

USDA zones 2-7

hardy to 10,000 ft.

There is one Gentry's gem spruce growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It is an attractive plant with a unique shape and form.

No maintenance required under normal conditions. New growth and young plants can be susceptible to deer browsing.