Trees and shrubs

Picea glauca Jean

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Hardiness Zone 2

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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.

Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Light fertilization in spring if necessary

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorBlueish green
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall, light brown cones typical of spruce trees
Maximum height3 ft (1 m)
Maximum width2 ft (60 cm)
Growth rateSlow
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature-40°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer