| General Description | This dwarf white spruce is an impressive cultivar used as an accent plant. It is rather fine textured, with striking, compact dark green needles that give the tree an everlasting lush and bushy look. |
| ID Characteristic | Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly' is very similar to Picea glauca 'Conica' the twisted tipped needles and very pyramidal shape are what differentiate it from P. glauca 'Conica'. |
| Shape | Very pyrmidal. |
| Landscape | This spectacular cultivar is used in groupings, pottings, foliage interests, ornamental accents and is best used in a rock garden. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in mid to late June under intermitten mist, or hardwood cuttings in the late autumn with bottom heat. |
| Cultivation | It is best planted in part sun, it will dry out if not watered as needed and thus dry locations should be avoided. Supercharging needs to be done leading up to the winter months and in the more northern climates it should be wrapped. |
| Pests | Susceptible to spruce bagworm, Euro sawfly and spider mites. |
| Habitat | Horticulture origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Very dark in colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | These buds are very small and are a dark chestnut brown colour. |
| Leaf Description | Evergreen needles approximately 5-7 mm in length with a slight twisting on the ends. |
| Fruit Description | Very rarely producing small dark chestnut brown cones. |
| Colour Description | Dark green foliage. |
| Texture Description | Very fine in texture. |