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Picea abies Nidiformis

Bird's Nest Norway Spruce (Bird's Nest Spruce)

Branches and branchlets form a series of tight, horizontal layers making this flat-topped, spreading evergreen wider than tall. An interesting, low, broad, nest-like plant with gray-green needles.

  • »  Spreading, horizontal to slightly ascending branches
  • »  Forms a dense, broad to rounded, shrubby, flattened globe
  • »  Short, tight-growing needles are gray-green
  • »  Use in rock gardens or foundation plantings

1gal
$47.25
2gal
$76.50
3gal
$85.50
5gal
$126.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Foundation planting
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Picea abies 'Nidiformis'

Mature plants have a depression or “nest” in the centre of the flattened top, hence the common name of Bird’s Nest spruce.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Picea abies 'Nidiformis'

A low maintenance evergreen for rock gardens, border fronts, foundations, or specimen plantings in any landscape.