Norway Spruce. A flat-topped, bushy conifer of spreading habit forming a series of tight, horizontal branches with needle-like, dark green leaves. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 3m to 4m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’
A flat-topped, bushy conifer of spreading habit forming a series of tight, horizontal branches with needle-like, dark green leaves.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Picea |
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Species | abies |
Varietry | 'Nidiformis' |
Common Name | Norway Spruce |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Pinaceae |
Spread | 3m, 4m |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
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