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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
SKU: WN-PICEA-NIDIFORMIS-BIRDS-NEST Category:
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

Growing Guide

3-7 Hardiness Zone
Full Sun – Part Shade Sun Exposure
Moderate Water Needs
Moderate Drought Tolerance
Well-Drained, Loamy Soil Type
5 - 7 Soil pH