Picea Cupressina

Picea abies 'Cupressina' is a decorative variety of common spruce, valued for its very narrow, columnar shape, similar to that of a cypress. It is ideal for modern gardens, small spaces and vertical alignments.

General characteristics

• Port: columnar, very compact and strictly vertical

• Dimensions at maturity:

  • height: 10–15 m (sometimes more over time)

  • width: 1–2 m

• Growth: moderate

• Crown: dense, well closed to the base

• Needles: dark green, short, rigid, persistent all year

Planting requirements

• Exposure: full sun - partial shade

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

• Watering: regular in the first years after planting; subsequently resistant to moderate drought

• Cold resistance: very good (suitable for the climate in Moldova and Romania)

Maintenance

• Does not require trimming to maintain shape

• Only dry or damaged branches can be removed

• Mulching at the base helps maintain soil moisture

Uses in landscaping

• alignments and vertical accents

• formal and contemporary gardens

• narrow plant screens or green curtains

• suitable for small yards where side space is limited