Picea abies 'Nidiformis' – Picea abies 'Nidiformis'

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Picea abies 'Nidiformis' – Picea abies 'Nidiformis'

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Picea abies 'Nidiformis' is a shrubby cultivar that, after many years, can reach a height of 2 to 3 m at more than 4 m in diameter. Initially the plant has a spherical shape, later in life the crown will be more flattened to nest-like, with the centre of the plant lower than the edges of the crown. Young twigs are reddish-brown, older twigs and trunk are grey. The needles are dark green to dark blue-green. With a magnifying glass, you can see that the edges of the needles possess a number of very small teeth, the feature to distinguish 'Nidiformis. Cones are formed only sporadically. This cultivar is very suitable for use in (small) gardens, parks, cemeteries, containers, etc. Picea abies 'Nidiformis' was found at Rulemann Grisson's nursery in Sasselheide, near Hamburg, Germany, in 1904. Hardiness zone: 3

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Height
2-3 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, evergreen
Flowers
light voilet, yellow, flowers in April
Fruits
hanging, cylindrical cones, 10 - 15 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
specimen conifer
Specimen conifer acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green violet yellow slow growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
Frequently asked questions
Picea abies 'Nidiformis'

Picea abies 'Nidiformis' can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Picea abies 'Nidiformis' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Picea abies 'Nidiformis' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Picea abies 'Nidiformis' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Picea abies 'Nidiformis' blooms in april.
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