Conifer Database - Gee Broom

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Abies fraseri ‘Gee Broom’

Abies fraseri 'Gee Broom' is a slow growing, dwarf, flattened globose selection of Fraser's fir with dense, congested branching; and silvery-green, upturned needles. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 12 to 18 inches (30 - 45 cm) tall and wide; an annual growth rate of 1 to 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm).

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom found in the early 2000s by Gary Gee of Stockbridge, Michigan. Gary found the original broom on a tree growing in a local Christmas tree farm. It has been reported that the mother tree was harvested at some point, but not before sufficient cuttings were taken for propagation.




Abies fraseri

Abies fraseri

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Silvery Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Witch's Broom


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