Picea pungens 'St. Mary's Broom'
Picea pungens 'St. Mary's Broom', known as 'St. Mary's Broom' blue spruce, is a very compact dwarf conifer valued for its dense habit and remarkable bluish coloration. This variety, originating from a witches' broom, forms an extremely tight, small, globular shrub that adds texture and contrast to rockeries, dwarf conifer beds, and alpine gardens. Its short, rigid needles display a silvery-blue to steel-blue hue typical of blue spruces, creating a luminous and decorative effect all year round. Thanks to its slow growth and naturally regular shape, this plant maintains its compact habit for a long time without requiring pruning. Very hardy and durable, it prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil, while tolerating poor soils and cold climatic conditions.
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