Cupressina Norway Spruce
Planted 2011
This spruce tree is a columnar variety that only spreads to about 6 ft, and grows to about 30 ft tall once mature. This makes it a good tree for a tight space. It is adaptable to many soil types, but does prefer cooler temperatures.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft. | 6 ft. | 3-7 | Medium/Fast | Medium |
Leaf
Pine needles, square in shape, pointy, dark green.
Fruit
Cones, male and female; male cones are bright red/purple, female cones are green or red tinted and turn brown.
Flower
Cones; get to be 4-6” long, 1 ½-2” wide.
Advantages
Adaptable to many soil types, narrow spread.
Disadvantages
Prefers cooler temperatures.