A very slow growing globular shaped, dwarf Spruce. For the full sun areas of the landscape.
Pronunciation
(PY-see-uh)(A-bees)
Plant Type
All Plants, Shrubs Coniferous
Hardiness Zone
Cold hardy to zone #5
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average
Soil & Site
average
Leaves
When the plant is producing new growth it looks very soft. In reality it grows very slow and the new growth is very short making the plant very stiff and rough.
Dimensions
Growth rate of less than 1/2" per year.
Cultivar Origin
Witches Broom sport of Picea nidiformis (Birds Nest Spruce), F.J.Grootendorst Nurseries, Boskoop
Notes & Reference
#03-The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs (Hillier Nursery)