Bird's Nest Spruce

Slow-growing, needle-leaved evergreen shrub with fine foliage and a flat spread, resembling a "bird's nest." Very effective as an accent, specimen or foundation plant. Also suitable in rock gardens. Deer resistant. Prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil.

Companion Plants

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Euonymus

Japanese Maple

Plant Details

Common name

Bird's Nest Spruce
Botanical name

Picea abies
Variety

Nidiformis
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).
Light

Sun
Height

2-5' (0.5-1.5 m)
Habit

Low-growing
Feed

In spring
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Kathryn G.'s collection
Kendra V.'s collection
Samantha M.'s collection

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