Picea pungens ‘Iseli Fastigiata’ is a narrow, columnar selection of Colorado blue spruce developed by Iseli Nursery. It maintains a vivid steel-blue hue year-round and forms a tight, upright silhouette—perfect where space is limited or a vertical accent is desired .
Key Features
Habit & Size: Strongly fastigiate (upright) form; reaches about 10–15 ft tall and 4 ft wide in 10 years (ultimate size ~15 ft × 4 ft)
Growth Rate: Moderate, adding roughly 6–12 inches per year
Foliage: Short, stiff, spiky needles (~2–3 cm long) in a striking blue-gray that stays bright in spring and winter alike
Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7; exceptionally winter-hardy and more heat-tolerant than many other blue spruce cultivars
Light & Soil: Prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soils (pH 5–6); avoid waterlogged sites
Stress Tolerance: Shows good resistance to drought, air pollution, and salt; few cone crops minimize litter
Landscape Uses: Ideal as a narrow specimen or screen, vertical accent, or in tight urban sites where a full-sized spruce won’t fit
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note:The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
Picea pungens ‘Iseli Fastigiata’ is a narrow, columnar selection of Colorado blue spruce developed by Iseli Nursery. It maintains a vivid steel-blue hue year-round and forms a tight, upright silhouette—perfect where space is limited or a vertical accent is desired .
Key Features
Habit & Size: Strongly fastigiate (upright) form; reaches about 10–15 ft tall and 4 ft wide in 10 years (ultimate size ~15 ft × 4 ft)
Growth Rate: Moderate, adding roughly 6–12 inches per year
Foliage: Short, stiff, spiky needles (~2–3 cm long) in a striking blue-gray that stays bright in spring and winter alike
Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7; exceptionally winter-hardy and more heat-tolerant than many other blue spruce cultivars
Light & Soil: Prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soils (pH 5–6); avoid waterlogged sites
Stress Tolerance: Shows good resistance to drought, air pollution, and salt; few cone crops minimize litter
Landscape Uses: Ideal as a narrow specimen or screen, vertical accent, or in tight urban sites where a full-sized spruce won’t fit
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note:The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
