Picea Nidiformis

Picea abies 'Nidiformis' ('Bird's Nest' spruce) is a dwarf ornamental conifer, much appreciated in gardens for its low and compact form.

General characteristics

• Guy: evergreen conifer

• Form: flattened, rounded, nest-like (slightly indented center)

• Dimensions at maturity:

  • height: 0.8–1 m

  • width: 1.5–2 m

• Growth rate: slow

Foliage

• Needles: short, dense, soft to the touch

• Color: intense green, fresh all year round

Planting requirements

• Exposure: full sun or partial shade

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

• Watering: regular after planting; later moderate

• Frost resistance: very good (–30°C and below)

Maintenance

• Does not require trimming

• Only dry branches can be removed

• Mulching helps maintain soil moisture

Uses in landscaping

• rock gardens

• borders and circles

• Japanese gardens

• solitary plantings or in groups

• very suitable for small spaces