Picea abies DÄ›cák is a moderately slow growing, densely globose selection of Norway spruce that, with age, will become more conical while maintaining its tight symmetrical branching. The plant's light, pale-green foliage has a pleasant dusty-yellow cast that does not burn when planted in sunny, exposed conditions. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 6 feet (2 m) tall and 3.5 (1.2 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 6 to 8 inches (15 - 20 cm).
This plant originated in the Czech Republic on the grounds of an orphanage. At the time of this records publication, the finder, date, and place of origin were not known. DÄ›cák translates into "foster homes" in the Czech language.
