Overview
Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' is a tree, conical conifers in the genus Picea, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen, needle-like foliage. Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen tree, woodland garden and hedging.
About
Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' is a cultivar of Picea, a genus of evergreen coniferous trees known for their stiff, needle-shaped foliage and elongated, leathery cones at shoot tips. This cultivar forms a conical tree with evergreen, needle-like leaves. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, preferring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable as a specimen tree, in woodland gardens, or for hedging, with interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
A spruce is a tree of the genus Picea, a genus of some 37 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Picea is treated either in the subfamily Pinoideae, or the sole genus in its own subfamily Piceoideae.
Wikipedia contributors, "Spruce", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Spruce
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Picea
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Tree, Conical
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Needle-like
- Suggested uses
- Specimen tree, Woodland garden, Hedging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to most pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to most diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem'?
Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' need?
Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' hardy in the UK?
Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
