This intense blue Engelmann spruce broom was found in the Cascade Mountain range of the Pacific Northwest, between Yakima and Mt Rainier, on a forest service road. Must have driven past it 50+ times before discovering it one day when the light was hitting it just right!
![Beautiful Engelmann spruce broom perched on a branch waiting to be discovered.](http://cascadeconifers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Picea-engelmannii-B5-1024x683.jpg)
![Mike harvesting Picea engelmanni broom 'Shades of Blue' in November 2019.](http://cascadeconifers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_3503-1024x684.jpg)
![Cheryl admiring and photographing freshly harvested Engelmann broom.](http://cascadeconifers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_3508-1024x684.jpg)
![Beautiful Engelmann spruce broom has dense growth pattern and intense shades of blue.](http://cascadeconifers.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Shades-of-Blue.jpg)