Papoose Dwarf Sitka Spruce has attractive silvery blue foliage with green undersides which emerges lime green in spring on a dwarf conifer with a round habit of growth. The small needles are highly ornamental and remain silvery blue throughout the winter:
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Papoose Dwarf Sitka Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;