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Picea, Norway Spruce 'Cupressina'

Picea, Norway Spruce 'Cupressina'

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The narrow upright form can better withstand snow loads than many other fastigated types. In high demand for urban and boundary plantings where strong vertical accent is required. Moderately fast growing.

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Height: 30 feet Spread: 10 feet Sunlight:    Hardiness Zone: 4a Other Names: Norwegian Spruce Description: This narrow fastigiate form of this spruce is in high demand for urban and boundary plantings where strong vertical accents are desired; this selection grows quite quickly and withstands snow loads better than other columnar types Ornamental Features: Columnar Norway Spruce has green foliage. The needles remain green through the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The smooth gray bark is not particularly outstanding. Landscape Attributes: Columnar Norway Spruce is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. Columnar Norway Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications; Accent Vertical Accent Plant Characteristics: Columnar Norway Spruce will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. SKU Container Size E1148.9 #5 Container (5 Gallon) E1149 #6 Container (6 Gallon) E1150 #10 Container (10 Gallon) E1151 #15 Container (15 Gallon) * Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.

Cupressina Norway Spruce | Picea abies 'Cupressina'

Height:  30 feet

Spread:  8 feet

Sunlight: full sun

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Columnar Norway Spruce

Brand:  Gertens

Description:

This narrow fastigiate form of this spruce is in high demand for urban and boundary plantings where strong vertical accents are desired; this selection grows quite quickly and withstands snow loads better than other columnar types

Ornamental Features

Cupressina Norway Spruce is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. It has rich green evergreen foliage. The needles remain green throughout the winter.

Landscape Attributes

Cupressina Norway Spruce is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Cupressina Norway Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Accent
  • Vertical Accent
  • Planting & Growing

Cupressina Norway Spruce will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

More Information

Available for Pre-Order No
Tree Type Evergreen
Sun Preference Full-Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Common Family Name Spruce

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