SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea abies 'Formanek'

COMMON NAME: Formanek Norway Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 4 ft. tall x 8 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate (up to 3-6 inches/year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 3-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Part Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Prostrate and spreading when unstaked; weeping when staked.

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; dense, green needles.

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: Ground-cover. Specimen if staked.