The Monty® Blue Spruce (Picea pungens 'INMoHoop') is the perfect "modern-sized" solution for homeowners who love the look of the classic Colorado Blue Spruce but have a smaller footprint to work with. A stunning hybrid that unites the best traits of its parents, 'Montgomery' and 'Hoopsii', this cultivar offers a "picture-perfect" Christmas tree form with the most intense blue colour available on the market.
Key Features & Benefits
"Bluer than Blue" Shimmering Foliage: Monty is celebrated for its exceptionally bright, silvery-blue needles that are even more vivid than traditional varieties. This frosty, shimmering colour remains vibrant throughout the year, providing a striking high-contrast focal point in both summer and winter.
Classic "Christmas Tree" Habit: Unlike many dwarf spruces that start out globe-shaped, Monty features a strong central leader that naturally forms a perfectly symmetrical, upright cone. It offers a formal, professionally manicured look with absolutely no pruning required.
Small-Space Versatility: Reaching a manageable mature height of roughly 8–15 feet and a width of 6–10 feet, Monty is the ultimate specimen for today’s smaller urban landscapes. It provides a grand, majestic presence without outgrowing its space or overcrowding your garden.
Rugged, All-Weather Hardiness: Extremely cold-tolerant (Hardy to Zone 2), this cultivar can withstand the harshest Canadian winters, heavy snow loads, and high winds with ease. Once established, it is also notably drought-tolerant and can handle urban pollution and road salt.
Low-Maintenance & Deer Resistant: This "set-it-and-forget-it" evergreen is a gardener's dream. Its stiff, prickly needles and strong scent make it naturally resistant to deer and most common pests, ensuring it stays lush and full for decades with minimal intervention.