Picea comprises evergreen coniferous trees characterized by stiff, needle-shaped foliage that grows individually along the branches. The species produce elongated cones with a leathery texture, typically located at the tips of the shoots.

Picea

Picea 'Troemner'

Picea abies, commonly known as Norway spruce, is a rapidly growing conifer that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. In its youth, this tree exhibits a narrow conical shape, gradually expanding to a more rounded form as it matures. The branches are adorned with dark green, shiny, needle-like foliage, each leaf measuring up to 2.5 centimeters in length. Its cones, which are light brown and taper at the apex, can grow as long as 15 centimeters and have a width of up to 5 centimeters.

Picea abies

Picea abies 'Aarburgh'

This compact evergreen conifer features pendulous branches adorned with dark green needles. In spring, it produces dark pink cones at the tips of its branches, which can appear even on younger specimens. These cones transition to a light brown as they mature during the summer.

Picea abies 'Acrocona'

Picea abies 'Ann Marie'

Picea abies 'Archer'

Picea abies 'Archer's Pygmy'

Picea abies 'Argentea' Beissn.

Picea abies 'Argenteospica' (v)

Picea abies 'Aurea Magnifica'

Picea abies 'Aurea'

Picea abies 'Bago'

Picea abies 'Bally'

Picea abies 'Barus'

Picea abies 'Brunn'

Picea abies 'Capitata'

Picea abies 'Catherine’s Golden Heart'

Picea abies 'Ceejay's Gem'

Picea abies 'Chub'

Picea abies 'Cincinnata'

Picea abies 'Cinderella'

Picea abies 'Clanbrassiliana' is a compact, slow-growing conifer that tends to expand more horizontally than vertically, reaching a maximum height of around 1.2 meters and a width of up to 2.4 meters. Its dark green needles can grow to 10 millimeters in length, while the fresh spring shoots exhibit a lighter green hue. This variety is notable for its abundance of brown winter buds.

Picea abies 'Clanbrassiliana'

Picea abies 'Cobra'

Picea abies 'Congesta'

Picea abies 'Cranstonii'

Picea abies 'Crippsii'

Picea abies 'Cruenta'

This evergreen conifer typically grows to about 2 meters in height within a decade, potentially reaching 9 meters at full maturity. 'Cupressina' features a slim, columnar growth form, displaying upright branches that are covered in dark green needles, which may exhibit a subtle bluish hue during the winter months.

Picea abies 'Cupressina'

Picea abies 'Decumbens'

Picea abies 'Diedorfiana'

Picea abies 'Diffusa'

Picea abies 'Doone Valley'

Picea abies 'Dumosa'

Picea abies 'Dumpy'

Picea abies 'Dundaga'

Picea abies 'Dáblice'

Picea abies 'Echiniformis'

Picea abies 'Effusa'

Picea abies 'Elegans'

Picea abies 'Elegantissima'

Picea abies 'Ellwangeriana'

Picea abies 'Emsland'

Picea abies 'Fahndrich'

Picea abies 'Finedonensis'

Picea abies 'Formánek'

Picea abies 'Four Winds'

Picea abies 'Frohburg Prostrata'

Picea abies 'Frohburg' is a conifer characterized by its sprawling growth form, necessitating support for substantial vertical development. The tree features short needles and branches that arch downwards, often cascading to the ground near its base.

Picea abies 'Frohburg'

Picea abies 'Geel'

Picea abies 'Glimra'

Picea abies 'Globosa Nana'

Picea abies 'Globosa'

Picea abies 'Goblin'

Picea abies 'Gold Drift'

Picea abies 'Gold Finch'

Picea abies 'Gold Nugget'

Picea abies 'Goldstart'

Picea abies 'Gregoryana'

Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star'

Picea abies 'Hasin'

Picea abies 'Heartland Gem'

Picea abies 'Himfa'

Picea abies 'Honey Pot'

Picea abies 'Horace Wilson'

Picea abies 'Humilis'

Picea abies 'Humphrey's Gem'

Picea abies 'Hystrix' is a compact conifer that reaches up to 2 meters in height, characterized by its thick, bushy form and short, upward-facing needles. While it starts with a rounded shape, it gradually develops a conical appearance as it matures.

Picea abies 'Hystrix'

Picea abies 'Icarus's Nest'

Picea abies 'Inversa' is a sizable coniferous shrub that can reach heights of up to 9 meters. It features a thick canopy of dark green needles. This variety is characterized by its drooping primary and secondary branches, which are closely aligned with the vertical trunk.

Picea abies 'Inversa'

Picea abies 'Jana'

Picea abies 'Jermyns Broom No 1'

Picea abies 'Josef Pagan'

Picea abies 'Kral'

Picea abies 'Krenek'

Picea abies 'Kámon'

Picea abies 'Lanham Beehive'

Picea abies 'Lemon Drop'

Picea abies 'Lithuanian Snake'

Picea abies 'Little Ella'

Picea abies 'Little Gem' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer that develops a rounded, bushy form. Its foliage consists of short, dense, dark green needle-like leaves, with fresh growth in spring presenting a brighter green hue.

Picea abies 'Little Gem'

Picea abies 'Loreley'

Picea abies 'Lubecensis'

This compact, bushy dwarf conifer reaches a height of up to 2 meters. It features robust, grey-green needles that point outward. The tree produces upright, vivid red cones that turn brown and hang down as they age.

Picea abies 'Lucky Strike'

Picea abies 'Marcel'

Picea abies 'Mariae Orffiae'

Picea abies 'Mariae Orffii'

Picea abies 'Maxwellii'

Picea abies 'Merkii'

Picea abies 'Merrell Broom'

Picea abies 'Mike's Gold Star'

Picea abies 'Mikulasovice'

Picea abies 'Mini Kalous'

This compact, slow-growing conifer reaches heights of up to 1 meter in a decade. It features a full, bushy form and rigid, dark green foliage.

Picea abies 'Nana Compacta'

Picea abies 'Nana'

Picea abies 'Nidiformis' is a compact, low-growing conifer that features a broad, flat crown. This dwarf shrub has an expansive spread and displays short, dark green needles.