
Picea Nidiformis Birds Nest
Picea abies 'Nidiformis'
Also known as: Bird's Nest Spruce
Zone
3-7
Sun
Full Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Height
1-2 ft
Deer Resistant
Attracts Birds
Evergreen
Plant Overview
Picea Nidiformis Birds Nest
Picea abies 'Nidiformis'
Picea 'Nidiformis Birds Nest' is a evergreen spruce. Prefers full sun with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Good air circulation helps prevent disease. Avoid wet, poorly drained sites. An excellent specimen, screen, or windbreak valued for its distinctive needle color and reliable evergreen presence in the landscape.
Specifications
Plant Details
Size & Growth
- Mature Height
- 1-2 ft
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 ft
- Growth Rate
- Slow
Appearance
- Foliage
- Bright Green
Landscape Uses
Rock gardens, Foundation plantings, and Mass plantings
Origin
Europe
Care & Culture