Conifer Database - Suncrest

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Picea abies ‘Suncrest’

Picea abies 'Suncrest' is a deservedly popular dwarf selection of Norway spruce that is quite dense and globose when young, later becoming slightly pyramidal with age. Older plants resemble the Hershey's Kiss candy. Branching is close and uniform and the needles are brilliantly silver-blue in color. 'Suncrest' is one of the bluest-known dwarf Norway spruces.

After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 20 inches (50 cm) tall and a bit narrower, an annual growth rate of 1.5 - 2 inches (3 - 5 cm).

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom found on a typical green Norway spruce by Gregg Gulden at Suncrest Gardens, Mt. Holly, Pennsylvania, USA and introduced to the nursery trade in the late 1990s . 'Suncrest No. 2' is considered synonymous and is likely a provisional name.




Picea abies

Picea abies

Picea abies

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Blue Gree
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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