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‘Nidiformis’

Spruce - Bird's Nest

Picea abies

'Nidiformis'

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  • Evergreen
  • Award winner
  • Super dwarf
Description

'Nidiformis' is the classic bird's nest spruce, with a low, dwarf habit. Its horizontal branches form a flat topped, low spreading mound. It is an excellent accent plant, and has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Awards
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Prefers moist, sandy, acidic soil.

Pruning

Naturally grows as a very tight mound so requires little to no pruning.

Uses

Mixed borders; rock gardens; edging; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Not terribly heat tolerant.

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Drought tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Picea, Common name: Spruce - Bird's Nest, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Drought tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Picea, Common name: Spruce - Bird's Nest, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage