Broad pyramidal small tree with a very dense and regular branching. This American cultivar grows into a compact tree, 3 to 5 m tall. The needles are intense light blue-grey, spiky, 2 - 3 cm long. The long cylindrical cones are green first, turning yellowish brown when ripening. Its very regular shape and good, compact growth habit make this cultivar very well suited to use in modern designs. Few demands as to soil, provided it is fertile enough and moist. Requires a sunny site. Requires slightly drier conditions than other Picea species and is resistant to urban climate and air pollution.