Picea abies 'Nidiformis'
Bird's Nest Spruce

Picea abies ′Nidiformis′ - Summer Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous dark green evergreen needles)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Cone)
 Ultimate Height:
3-6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3-12 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers moderately moist, sandy, acid, well-drained soil; grows fine in average soil if it has sufficient moisture
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Rhombic needle in cross-section, broad sides having 2-3 lightly colored waxy lines. Needles (1" long) overlap on top and point forward, and spread on bottom exposing stem. Pendulous cones to 6" long and persist through winter. Young cones can be slightly purplish in color. Reddish to light brown buds have spreading tips (in a rosette) and are not resinous.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 368
  • Foundation 183
  • Mass Plantings 268
  • Rock Garden 50
  • Specimen 598
  • Notable Texture 277
  • Slow Growth Rate 266

    • Additional Information

    'Nidiformis' is a commonly available dwarf cultivar that is flat, compact, and dense. Many times there is a depression or "nest" in the center of the plant. Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers.

    4 Picea abies 'Nidiformis' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_13535*AHORTPARK
    22013_00685*AHORTPARK
    32009_13538*AHORTPARK
    42009_13543*AHORTPARK

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