Conifer Database - Smee WB

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Picea orientalis ‘Smee WB’

Picea orientalis 'Smee WB' is a recently introduced dwarf Caucasian spruce. Although fluffy in appearance, the Blue-green needles are fairly stiff and sharp. The overall structure of the plant is that of a flattened globe. Annual rate of growth is 1 to 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm) per year, significantly more outward than up. After 10 years in the garden one can expect a flatten disk 12 to 18 inches (30 - 45 cm) wide and 10 inches (25 cm) tall.

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom found in 2007 by Stephen Grubb in a city park local to his home in Dorset, United Kingdom. Although the original broom was rather scruffy, its progeny have proven to be quite tidy and garden-worthy.

Picea orientalis



Picea orientalis

Picea orientalis

Picea orientalis

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Blue Gree
GROWTH SHAPE:Cushion or Bun Shaped
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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