Resembling a bird's nest, Picea abies 'Nidiformis' (Norway Spruce) is a dwarf, spreading, evergreen shrub adorned with a depression in the middle of its flat top. This broadly rounded, symmetrical Spruce produces dense, horizontal layers of branches covered with refreshing, light-green, short needles. A slow grower, 1-6 in. per year (2-15 cm), this widely popular Norway Spruce makes a great garden rock or foundation plant. A very old cultivar introduced in the early 1900s.

• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 6-8 ft. wide (180-240 cm) at maturity.
• Performs best in full sun in slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions, it tolerates dry sites and wind. Generally prefers cool climates and will struggle in hot and humid climate areas. Tolerant of air pollution.
• Perfect as a distinctive specimen plant in the sunny border.
• Watch for adelgids, aphids and conifer red spider mite. Easy to grow and easy to care for.
• No pruning required.
• Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings.
• Picea abies species is native to Europe.
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