SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea abies 'Clanbrassiliana Stricta'
COMMON NAME: Tolleymore Norway Spruce
GARDEN SIZE: 12.0 ft. tall x 8.0 ft. wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate (up to 6-10 inches per year under ideal conditions)
USDA ZONE: 4-7
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Broadly pyramidal and compact
FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; green
FLOWERS: n/a
FRUIT: n/a
PLANT ORIGIN: Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.
FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.
PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.
USES: Screening, specimen, commonly used as a Christmas tree.