Witches Broom found in a tree in Clinton, IA and the entire tree was moved to Bickelhaupt Arboretum where the tree eventually died. The graft shown is apprx. a 8 year graft from a presumably 4"-6" scion. The broom growing at Bickelhaupt has since died as well, however, propagations are thriving in private gardens such as this specimen.

Dax

Picea pungens 'J.B.'s Broom'

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Picea pungens 'J.B.'s Broom'

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Picea pungens 'J.B's Broom'

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Maybe it will become vase-shaped and upright & large within 25 years...???