Botanical Reference: Picea pungens
 
A slow-growing upright conifer with light blue-green needles. In spring new growth emerges a wonderful cream white which covers the entire tree. By June the white needles evolve to blue-green again. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 6' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 4-8. Introduced by the Flora Wonder(tm) Collection of Buchholz Nursery.