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Picea abies

'Cupressina'


Cupressina Norway Spruce




Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Picea
Species
abies
Cultivar
'Cupressina'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Pronunciation
Height
8 m
Spread
3 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
Fast growing evergreen conifer, with dense, upward spreading branching and a low canopy.
Landscape
Can grow close to buildings because of its fastigiate form. Can be used as a dense screen or in smaller gardens as a vertical accent. This evergreen species is also low maintenance and tolerant to urban conditions.
Shape
Fastigiate. Narrow with tight, dense branching.
Growth
Fast
ID Characteristic
Very narrow form. Upward branching with a strong leader. Deep green to green-blue in colour, needles are slightly curved.
Pests
Red spider, spruce gall aphid, budworms and borers. Not as deer resistant as said to be.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth grey colour.
Leaf Description
2.5 cm. in length, slightly curved and fine textured.
Flower Description
Small, pink blooms. Not ornamental.
Colour Description
Deep green to green-blue.
Texture Description
Fine.
Notable Specimens
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario.
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