Overview
Picea x notha is a bushy conifers in the genus Picea, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Picea x notha grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock garden, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden and patio and container plants.
About
Picea x notha is a bushy cultivar of the Picea genus, which consists of evergreen coniferous trees with stiff, needle-shaped foliage growing individually along the branches. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for a range of soil types including clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained and fertile. Hardy to UK zone H7, it can be grown in exposed or sheltered positions and is well suited to rock gardens, city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, as well as patios and containers. It is best propagated by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings and is of interest during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Picea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Picea x notha size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Picea x notha
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Picea x notha?
Picea x notha prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Picea x notha need?
Picea x notha is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Picea x notha hardy in the UK?
Picea x notha has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Picea x notha?
Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Picea genus
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- Picea abies 'Gold Nugget'
- Picea abies 'Hank's Flare Star'
- Picea abies 'Honey Pot'
- Picea abies 'Norrköping'
- Picea abies 'Pendula Major'
- Picea abies 'Punahilkka'