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Picea abies Acrocona

Acrocona Norway Spruce

A delightful conifer which even as a young plant develops raspberry-red cones on the tips of the branches. The unusual coning habit tends to modify the growth rate and shape. This broad, upright evergreen will make an excellent choice for the rock garden.

  • »  Broad upright spreading shrub or small evergreen
  • »  Stiff dark green needles
  • »  Develops raspberry-red cones on the tips of the branches
  • »  The unusual coning habit tends to modify the growth rate and shape
  • »  An excellent specimen for the rock garden

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:200-300 cm
  • Spread:200-300 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Mounding
• Trailing
• Upright
• Weeping
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Picea abies 'Acrocona'

A stand-alone pendulous specimen that will grow as wide as it is high over time and add character to any rock garden or landscape. The unusual coning habit tends to modify the growth rate and shape.