Picea Conica

Picea abies 'Conica' (commonly called also conical dwarf spruce – often confused with Picea glauca 'Conica') is a highly prized decorative conifer for its regular shape and compact size.

General characteristics

• Port: perfect taper, very dense, natural (no trimming required)

• Dimensions:
  – at maturity: 2–3 m high, 1–1.5 m wide
  – slow growth: 5–10 cm/year

• Needles: short, fine, colored light green, soft to the touch

• Appearance: extremely tidy, ideal for formal gardens

Growing conditions

• Exposure: sun or partial shade

• Soil: fertile, well drained, slightly acid - neutral

• Watering: regular, especially in the early years; does not tolerate excess water

• Cold resistance: very good (–30 °C)

Care

• Pruning: it is not necessary

• Fertilizers: in spring, special fertilizers for conifers

• Protection: in late winter protection against sunburn is recommended

Uses in landscaping

• small and medium gardens

• rocks, borders

• solitary plantings or in symmetrical groups

• very suitable for large pots, terraces and entrances