SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea abies ‘Cupressina’

COMMON NAME: Cupressina Columnar Norway Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 25 ft. tall x 6 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast (up to 12+ 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): Narrow Upright

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; green

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: Cones

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: Vertical Specimen, Boundaries, Framing, Containers.