About
This large, coniferous shrub, to 9m tall, with dense, dark green foliage. The main and secondary branches of this cultivar are quite pendulous and adpressed to the upright trunk.
About the genus
Picea are evergreen trees with rigid, needle-like leaves arranged singly all round the shoots, and narrow, leathery-scaled cones borne near the ends of the shoots
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, large borders, parkland settings.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil. See conifer cultivation for more advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus