Picea glauca Yukon Blue

Picea glauca ‘Yukon Blue’ is a compact cultivar of white spruce valued for its attractive blue-green to silvery-blue needles and dense, naturally conical form. The foliage provides a cool, blue-toned accent throughout the year, while the dense branching gives the plant a neat, substantial appearance even at a young age.

Compared with the species, which can become a large forest tree, ‘Yukon Blue’ remains considerably more compact and is better suited to residential landscapes and smaller garden spaces. Its symmetrical form works well as a specimen or focal point, while the blue foliage provides useful contrast when planted alongside darker green conifers and broadleaf plants.

Mature Size: Approximately 8–12’ tall × 5–7’ wide
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
Uses: Specimen, evergreen accent, foundation planting, conifer collection, small gardens

‘Yukon Blue’ is a good choice when the classic spruce form is desired in a more manageable size, with the added interest of blue-toned evergreen foliage.