Conifer Database - Villa Maria

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Picea abies ‘Villa Maria’

Picea abies

Picea abies 'Villa Maria' is a slow-growing, broadly conical selection of Norway spruce with symmetrical, semi-fastigiate branching and species-typical medium-green needles. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 6 feet (2 m) tall and 4 feet (1.3 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 6 to 8 inches (15 - 20 cm).

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom found in the early 1970s at Villa Maria Convent, Villa Maria, Pennsylvania, by Joe Stupka, Pulaski, PA. A large, old specimen exists in Hidden Lakes Arboretum, Tipon, Michigan. It is quite likely to be unknown in the nursery trade and may only exist in a few other midwest Arboretums in the U.S. as well as private collections.




Picea abies

Picea abies

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Medium Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Conical (Pyramidal)
GROWTH SIZE:Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Witch's Broom


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