Norway Spruce 'Acrocona', Acrocona Norway Spruce, Red Cone Norway Spruce
Picea abies ‘Acrocona’ (Norway Spruce) is a small evergreen tree noted for its abundant raspberry red cones adorning the branch tips in spring. Produced even on young plants, they contrast nicely with the lime green foliage and turn this Norway Spruce into a standout in the spring garden. In summer, the cones mature to pale brown while the foliage changes back to a quieter dark green color. Forming a broad, spreading pyramid with drooping branches, it is a fast grower, 15-18 in. per year (37-45 cm). A beauty among Norway spruces, it is perfect for foundation plantings or as a specimen plant.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Common names | Spruce, Norway Spruce, Common Spruce |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spread | 12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spacing | 240" (6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Common names | Spruce, Norway Spruce, Common Spruce |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spread | 12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spacing | 240" (6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden |
How many Picea abies ‘Acrocona’ (Norway Spruce) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Picea abies ‘Acrocona’ (Norway Spruce) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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