Jean 's Dilly Spruce
We just received our first shipoment of Plant material from Oregon. The order is from Iseli Nursery which is noted for lots of interesting and different c onifers and other plants.
Notable amoung these plants is Jean's Dilly Spruce.. Jean's Dilly is an Alberta Spruce relative except it is narrower in growth and at least 1/3 smaller. Note that the pictured tree has vitrually never been pruned. the description from the Iseli web site is:
Spring growth begins two to three weeks later than 'Conica' at a slower growth rate with smaller, thinner needles. Named by André Iseli in memory of his brother Jean. Dilly is defined as, "one that is outstanding or remarkable" - certainly a fitting description of the plant and it's namesake.
Pronounced "John's Dilly."
The natural Christmas tree shape makes a perfect accent or container plant. It looks great with miniature Christmas tree lights by the front door to greet people during the hollidays. As Alberta Spruce it prefers proterction from the hottest sun in our climate. Because it is so slow growing and the demand continues to grow it is only available in #1 and #3 sizes. Still the larger size does make a good container plant or accent.
