Blue spruce tree "Baby Blueyes" variety

Abstract

A new and distinct blue spruce tree variety originating as a chance seedling growing among a cultivated group of grafted Picea pungens Moerheimi planted in a cultivated nursery area at Silverton, Oreg. The new variety is unique in its upright, semi-dwarf growth habit with early apical dominance; its naturally pyramidal configuration; the delayed spring growth of its dormant buds; and its dense foliage of a sky-grey color. These characteristics make it well suited for a wide range of landscape uses, as well as for live, potted Christmas trees.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of blue spruce tree, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by its upright, semi-dwarf growth habit with early apical dominance; its naturally pyramidal configuration; its short, closely spaced needles; its high bud count; the delayed spring growth of its dormant buds; and its dense foliage, sky-grey in color.