Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’
$109.99
Picea abies Nidiformis forms a low, wide evergreen mound with a distinctive nest-like center, bringing year-round structure to sunny borders and containers.
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Description
A low, spreading evergreen for year-round structure, Picea abies Nidiformis develops horizontal branches around a distinctive shallow central dip. Dense dark green needles keep borders, foundation beds, and containers full through every season. Growth is slow, but the mature shrub can eventually reach about 3 to 5 feet tall and 8 to 13 feet wide, so generous space preserves its natural outline.
Plant it in full sun and moist but well-drained acidic or neutral soil. Water deeply while new roots establish, then water during prolonged dry weather without leaving the soil wet. Sedum shares sunny, free-draining conditions and adds a broader leaf texture beside the dense needles.
No regular shaping is needed, and the flat top looks best when left intact. Remove only dead or damaged shoots when they appear. The short needles can feel prickly during close handling.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 8 ft – 13 ft |
| Synonyms | Picea abies 'Nidiformis' |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Scent | No |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Structural, Ground cover, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Bird's Nest Spruce, Nest Spruce |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23012829, 119904, 120830, 120831, 125379, 106651, 106623, 108780, 108357, 112794, 104140, PICABN0003G, 100-9325, 201965242, 201634813, 202016684 |
| Usps | Dark green needles build a distinctive flat-topped, nest-like mound., Slow growth brings year-round structure to borders and containers., Best in full sun with evenly moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting or with semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Adelgids, red spider mites, and conifer aphids may attack the foliage. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus may affect the plant. |
| Pruning | No routine pruning is needed; remove only dead or damaged shoots when they appear. |
| Hazardous information | The short needles are prickly and may scratch skin during close handling. This is a mechanical injury risk, not evidence of toxicity. |
| Watering instructions | Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry; keep drainage open. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds. |