Mrs. Cesarini Colorado Spruce

Mrs. Cesarini Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Mrs. Cesarini')

Mrs. Cesarini Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Mrs. Cesarini') is a rare, semi-dwarf cultivar recognized for its refined pyramidal shape and powdery blue foliage. With a slower growth rate than standard blue spruce but a more upright habit than many dwarf forms, this unique selection offers a middle ground between bold structure and manageable size�perfect for smaller landscapes or focal plantings where consistent form is desired.

Distinctive Features

'Mrs. Cesarini' develops a dense, upright habit with short, stiff branches and brilliant silvery-blue needles. Its growth is slow but deliberate, forming a tidy conical silhouette that requires little to no pruning. The foliage color is reliably blue, and its form stays symmetrical even as it matures, making it ideal for gardeners seeking structure without overwhelming scale.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soils
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in small or medium-sized garden beds
• Accent in formal or symmetrical designs
• Foundation plant with year-round color and structure
• Compact alternative to full-size blue spruces
• Collector�s specimen in conifer gardens

Low Maintenance Care

• Pruning is rarely necessary; shape is naturally symmetrical
• Water deeply and consistently during the first few seasons
• Mulch around base to conserve moisture and insulate roots
• Fertilize lightly in early spring if needed
• Tolerant of cold, wind, and urban conditions once established

Why Choose Mrs. Cesarini Colorado Spruce

• Unique semi-dwarf habit with a formal conical shape
• Bright blue needles offer year-round visual interest
• Ideal for spaces too small for full-size spruces
• Low-maintenance and long-lived once established
• Serves as an elegant evergreen focal point in refined plantings

Mrs. Cesarini Colorado Spruce delivers the classic charm of a blue spruce in a scaled-down form that fits beautifully into smaller gardens, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a formal, evergreen focal point without excessive height or spread.