Picea abies 'Witches' Brood'

Also Known As

Picea abies 'Witches Brood'
Witches Brood Norway Spruce
Witches' Brood Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Picea abies 'Witches' Brood' plant details

Picea abies 'Witches' Brood' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Witches' Brood'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Witches' Brood'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This spruce originated as a witch's broom seedling, and it is also known by the name 'Millstream Broom'. It develops into a large globe or squatty pyramid with bright-green foliage.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Great name, (also known as Millstream Broom) a witches broom seedling raised by Linc Foster, A mint green gumdrop at first later becoming conical, with light green ostrich feather branches.