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Picea glauca

'Jean's Dilly'


Jean's Dilly Dwarf Spruce




Origin:  Discovered as a mutation of Pice glauca 'Conica' in 1981 at Iseli Nursery in Oregon and named in memory of Jean Iseli by his brother AndrĂ©.
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Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly' is a very slow growing dwarf evergreen growing at about two thirds the rate of a similar cultivar P. glauca 'Conica'. Additionally its needles are thinner, smaller, shorter and slightly twisted with growth beginning some 2-3 weeks later.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Picea
Species
glauca
Cultivar
'Jean's Dilly'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5 - 7
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-40
Temperature (°F)
-48
Height
1.2 m (annual growth rate of 5-8 cm a year, reaching 1.2 m in 15 years)
Spread
60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This dwarf white spruce is an impressive cultivar used as an accent plant. It is rather fine textured, with striking, compact dark green needles that give the tree an everlasting lush and bushy look.
Landscape
This spectacular cultivar is used in groupings, pottings, foliage interests, ornamental accents and is best used in a rock garden.
Cultivation
It is best planted in part sun, it will dry out if not watered as needed and thus dry locations should be avoided. Supercharging needs to be done leading up to the winter months and in the more northern climates it should be wrapped.
Shape
Very pyrmidal.
Growth
Slow
ID Characteristic
Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly' is very similar to Picea glauca 'Conica' the twisted tipped needles and very pyramidal shape are what differentiate it from P. glauca 'Conica'.
Pests
Susceptible to spruce bagworm, Euro sawfly and spider mites.
Habitat
Horticulture origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Very dark in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
These buds are very small and are a dark chestnut brown colour.
Leaf Description
Evergreen needles approximately 5-7 mm in length with a slight twisting on the ends.
Fruit Description
Very rarely producing small dark chestnut brown cones.
Colour Description
Dark green foliage.
Texture Description
Very fine in texture.
Propagation
Softwood cuttings in mid to late June under intermitten mist, or hardwood cuttings in the late autumn with bottom heat.
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