Picea

Picea mariana ‘Sand River’

This black spruce broom Picea mariana ‘Sand River’ was discovered while maneuvering through a bog to harvest Picea mariana ‘MinneHaHa’! This broom had numerous small cones. Seeds from the broom cones were germinated and we saved the seedlings that exhibited a miniature growth rate. The broom scions also grafted well! One of the ‘Sand River’ specimens is on display at the beautiful Oregon Garden arboretum in Silverton.

Picea mariana 'Sand River' broom
Picea mariana ‘Sand River’ broom
Close up of black spruce broom 'Sand River'.
Close up of black spruce broom ‘Sand River’ showing small growth rate.
Picea mariana 'Sand River' cultivar on display at the Oregon Garden Arboretum.
Picea mariana ‘Sand River’ cultivar on display in the Davison collection at the Oregon Garden Arboretum.