Pyramidal dwarf conifer with very blue foliage. Originated from a fast growing branch on Picea mariana 'Nana', itself a slow growing cultivar. 3-4 ft (0.91-1.22m) in 10 years. Zone 4.
Re: Picea mariana 'Blue Tear Drop' Picea glauca 'Blue Teardrop' has been in the trade since the early 1980's & was found as a reversion on a dwarf spruce, at Mitch Nursery. The originator of this plant (Bob Fincham) thought at the time the reversion was growing on a Picea mariana 'Nana', however and after all these years, it's been identified as being a reversion on a Picea glauca. The twigs are smooth/glabrous (Picea glacua) and not pubescent/hairy (Picea mariana) and the stomatal bands are of two (Picea glauca) and not one (Picea mariana). Best Regards, Dax
