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Picea abies

'Acrocona'


Acrocona Norway Spruce




Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Picea
Species
abies
Cultivar
'Acrocona'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
1a - 6a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
0a - 5b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)
-60 - (-5)
Height
2 m
Spread
2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
A woody evergreen shrub with cones at branch terminals giving it an unusual pendulous shape.
Landscape
Accent tree, mass plantings, cottages, large scale property borders, informal gardens or as a specimen.
Cultivation
Plant in full sun in well-drained loamy soil. Leave some space between plants to allow for spreading.
Shape
Weeping to pendulous.
Growth
Slow
ID Characteristic
Bright red cones.
Pests
Canker, needle cast and wood decay may be problematic but are usually rare.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Young bark is covered in thin scales, becoming thicker with age. Red, light orange or grey in colour with occasional resin deposits.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Ovoid leaves with no scars. Dull to light green, 1 - 2.5 cm long and occur at the tips of branches in early spring. No bud scales are present.
Leaf Description
Needle-like leaves up to 2 cm long. Bright green with a smooth texture but very stiff. As the plant ages, the colour turns much darker.
Flower Description
Extremely small and inconspicuous, ranging from 2 - 5 mm in size.
Fruit Description
Cones are bright blood-red or brown. 7 - 12 cm long, emerging upwards and then slowly drooping downwards as they age, turning a clear tan colour. Persist for one year on average before falling off. In abundance on the tree.
Texture Description
Coarse.
Notable Specimens
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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