Growth Habit: conical
USDA Zone: 5-8
Exposure: filtered to full sun

Growing Conditions: well-drained soils

Comments: Typically develops into  an irregular shrub-form conifer. The blue needles are about half the size as the species and will retain their blue color throughout winter. A prolific cone producer. Rated as Zone 5, but has been found to grow successfully in Minnesota's harsh winter climate.