Spruce Sester Dwarf 10Gal

Key Characteristics & Dimensions

• Scientific Name: Picea pungens 'Sester Dwarf'
• Origin: Discovered as a seedling selection by Sester Farms in Gresham, Oregon.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 5 to 8 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide (growing at a slow rate of about 3 to 6 inches per year).
• Foliage: Dense, rigid, silvery-blue needles that hold their vibrant color year-round.
• Form: Tightly branched, symmetrical, conical-to-pyramidal shape that naturally fills out to the ground without heavy pruning. 

Care & Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) to maintain its dense habit and bright blue color.
• Soil: Prefers average, moist, well-drained soil; adapts to a wide range of pH levels but intolerant of standing water or soggy roots.
• Hardiness: Very cold-hardy (USDA Zones 2 through 7, enduring temperatures down to -40°F or lower).
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and naturally resistant to deer, urban pollution, and road salt.
• Best Uses: Ideal for small residential foundations, rock gardens, tighter landscapes, container planting, or growing beneath utility power lines

*Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.