Bird's Nest Spruce
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Bird's Nest Spruce |
| Botanical Name | Picea abies'Nidiformis' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Evergreen |
| Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
| Mature Width | 3 to 4 ft |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Bloom Color | Non-Flowering |
| Bloom Interest | Non-Flowering |
| Seasonal Interest | Winter |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen Needles |
| Fall Color | Green |
| Attributes | Deer Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 7 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water new plantings once a week until plants show no sign of stress. Taper off, relying on nature to give an average of 1" of rain per week. During times of heat stress, water slow and deep to encourage roots to grow deep. |
| Fertilize Notes | Conifers should not be fertilized during the first growing season. Established plants that look good in color and in growth don't need fertilizer. If needed, fertilizer should be applied when dormant. |
| Prune Notes | Minimal trimming is needed. Remove dead and damaged branches. To encourage fullness, cut new growth tip no more than 1/3. |