Nidiformis Norway spruce
Picea abies 'Nidiformis'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 8 feet tall3 to 12 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Conical
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Nidiformis' Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Nidiformis') is a shrub for borders, specimens, accents, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It stays evergreen all year and draws birds. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It grows quickly into a conical shape.
Pairs well with Berry Poppins winterberry, Mount Hood daffodil, Honey Gold peony, and Foxtail barley.