Norway Spruce 'Cupressina', Cupressina Norway Spruce, Columnar Norway Spruce
Architectural, Picea abies ‘Cupressina’ (Norway Spruce) is an elegant, columnar, evergreen tree with dense, fastigiate branches boasting attractive, slightly curved, dark green needles that turn blue-green in winter in colder climates. A fast grower, over 12 in. per year (30 cm), this eye-catching Norway Spruce makes a wonderful specimen in the sunny border. In all situations, it makes a great conversation piece.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
| Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
| Spread | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Picea abies ‘Cupressina’ (Norway Spruce) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Picea abies ‘Cupressina’ (Norway Spruce) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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