Botanical profile

Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly'

Latin name
Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly'
Common name
White spruce 'Jean's Dilly'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly', also known as Jean's Dilly White Spruce, is a dwarf conifer highly valued for its compact habit and dense texture. This miniature selection of white spruce forms a small, tight conical shrub that fits perfectly in rockeries, dwarf conifer beds, and alpine gardens. Its short, bluish-green needles are very densely arranged on the branches, creating a fine, uniform foliage that remains ornamental throughout the year. Thanks to its very slow growth and naturally regular silhouette, this spruce maintains its shape for a long time without requiring significant pruning. Very hardy and well adapted to cold climates, it tolerates ordinary well-drained soils and windy conditions, while preferring full sun to maintain compact growth.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Soil type
Well-drained soil, tolerates ordinary soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small, light brown cones typical of spruce trees
Foliage color
Blueish green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Dense conic
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 ft (1 m)
Width
2 ft (60 cm)
Growth rate
Slow
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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