Society announces 2 Picea as top choices

The American Conifer Society named Picea pungens ‘The Blues’ and Picea abies ‘Pusch’ as its Collectors Conifers of the Year.

‘The Blues’ is a branch sport of Picea pungens ‘Glauca Pendula.’ It reaches 5-6 ft. tall over a 10-year period and features a horizontal mounding pattern. Needles become smaller toward the end of each stem.

‘Pusch’ is a dwarf selection that reaches 12-16 ft. tall in 10 years. It performs well in sun or partial shade and prefers slightly acidic soil. Bright magenta-red cones appear on the branch tips in early spring.

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For more: American Conifer Society, (215) 598-1250; www.conifersociety.org.

April 2008