Bird's Nest Spruce
Picea abies 'Nidiformis'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: A shrubby low-growing variety of Norway Spruce. Forms dense bowl-shaped mounds resembling a bird's nest, hence its name. Needles are dark green and grow up to one-and-a-half inches long. Common choice in traditional landscapes due to its adaptability.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-6' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Not on display
- Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
