Nest Spruce
Picea abies 'Nidiformis'
Versatile, dwarf form is an excellent evergreen for border, accent or container. Tight, compact shape requires little maintenance. Very hardy and wind resistant.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | PY-see-a AY-beez |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 6, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow grower to 3 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Compact, Round |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6456 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
This is a carefree spreading conifer with bright color that adds welcome contrast to darker shrubs. Use as groundcover or as a low divider between driveways or along the property line. Good low plant that won't obstruct the view from elevated homesites. Ideal filler between upright conifers and broadleaf trees. A candidate for rock gardens, where it spills nicely over boulders and dry stone walls.
Versatile, dwarf form is an excellent evergreen for border, accent or container. Tight, compact shape requires little maintenance. Very hardy and wind resistant.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
This is a carefree spreading conifer with bright color that adds welcome contrast to darker shrubs. Use as groundcover or as a low divider between driveways or along the property line. Good low plant that won't obstruct the view from elevated homesites. Ideal filler between upright conifers and broadleaf trees. A candidate for rock gardens, where it spills nicely over boulders and dry stone walls.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | PY-see-a AY-beez |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 6, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow grower to 3 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Compact, Round |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6456 |
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