{"product_id":"iseli-jeans-dilly-spruce-tree","title":"Iseli® Jean's Dilly® Spruce Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact evergreen with finely twisted needles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePronounced “John’s Dilly,” this exceptional Alberta-type spruce grows much more slowly and densely than similar selections. Its short, fine needles develop a distinctive twist during the growing season, creating a tidy, richly textured appearance. New growth begins about three to four weeks later than ‘Conica,’ reducing exposure to early spring cold snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound at Iseli Nursery in 1981, it was named by Andre Iseli to honor his brother, dwarf-conifer pioneer Jean Iseli, and recognize the plant’s remarkable qualities. Its naturally compact habit fits well in rock gardens, foundation beds, small landscapes, and decorative containers, providing dependable year-round structure without requiring frequent shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location with full sun to light afternoon shade and moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Allow good air circulation, and avoid sites that remain waterlogged or become intensely hot and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply after planting and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, keep the soil evenly moist but not saturated. Check container-grown plants more often, especially during warm or windy weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning is needed because the plant maintains a naturally dense form. Remove dead or damaged growth as necessary. If shaping is desired, lightly trim only the newest growth and avoid cutting back into bare, older wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens in early spring if growth is weak or the soil is poor. Avoid heavy feeding, which can encourage loose growth and diminish its compact habit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43296584433726,"sku":"31647","price":55.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/Jeans-Dilly-Alberta-SPruce-2.jpg?v=1788315898","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/iseli-jeans-dilly-spruce-tree","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}