Overview
Picea abies 'Saint Mary's Broom' is a tree, conical conifers in the genus Picea, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen, needle-like foliage. Picea abies 'Saint Mary's Broom' 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 'Saint Mary's Broom' is a cultivar of Picea, a genus of evergreen coniferous trees known for their stiff, needle-shaped foliage and elongated, leathery cones. 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, and prefers full sun or partial shade in a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable as a specimen tree, for woodland gardens, or hedging, with interest in spring and summer.
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 'Saint Mary's Broom' 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 'Saint Mary's Broom'
- 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 'Saint Mary's Broom'?
Picea abies 'Saint Mary's Broom' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Picea abies 'Saint Mary's Broom' need?
Picea abies 'Saint Mary's Broom' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Picea abies 'Saint Mary's Broom' hardy in the UK?
Picea abies 'Saint Mary's Broom' 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 'Saint Mary's Broom'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Picea genus
- Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem'
- Picea abies 'Cincinnata'Norway spruce 'Cincinnata'
- Picea abies 'Gold Nugget'
- Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star'
- Picea abies 'Honey Pot'
- Picea abies 'Norrköping'
- Picea abies 'Pendula Major'
- Picea abies 'Punahilkka'