| Plant
Name |
Description |
Annual
Growth |
Ten
Year |
Color |
Form |
Culture |
Hardiness |
Picea
abies
'Acrocona' |
Aptly
named, 'Acrocona' means "with terminal cones on the ends of
branches." Abundant cones, even on young plants, with an added
spring color featuring purple-red, immature cones. Can develop into
a tree form, but the unusual coning habit tends to modify growth
rate and shape to a broad pyramid. Known since about 1890, when
it was found near Uppsala, Sweden, occurring spontaneously in the
forest. |
6-12" per year.
|
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
Sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea abies
'Cincinata' |
Lush, dense branches and long, bright green needles. Lower branches
are particularly pendulous and full, creating a draping effect. |
12-15"
per year. |
10-12
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea
abies
'Clanbras-siliana Stricta' |
'Clanbrassiliana
Stricta' matures slowly into a beautifully compact, broadly pyramidal
plant, the perfect dwarf Christmas tree. Named after Lord Clanbrassil
of Ireland, who introduced several Picea abies cultivars during
the late 18th century. |
6-12" per year.
|
5-10
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-30
to -20 F |
Picea abies
'Cobra' |
Each example of this new seedling selection from Iseli Nursery has its own wildly unique character that combines the ground-covering qualities of its parent, Picea abies 'Pendula', with the bizarre, snake-like branching of Picea abies 'Virgata.' When staked, trees have a relatively tall, straight, sparsely-branched main trunk and a ground-hugging, thick skirt that radiates outward with dancing, cobra-like leaders. Best planted in full sun. |
12"+ |
Depends on culture |
Green |
Upright Broad |
Full sun |
-30 to -20 F |
Picea
abies
'Cupressina'
|
'Cupressina'
has the much-desired, narrow, fastigiate form in high demand for
urban and boundary plantings where a strong vertical accent is required.
Tends to be moderately fast-growing, and can better withstand snow
loads than many other fastigiate types. |
12"+
per year. |
12-15
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Narrow |
Full
sun. |
-30
to -20 F |
Picea abies
'Elegans' |
'Elegans' grows into a rounded, low, dome shape. Early bud break
makes this form easily distinguishable from other similar culitvars. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Spreading
|
Full
sun |
-40 to -30 F |
Picea abies
'Formanek' |
A
very prostrate form of the Norway spruce. This plant will become
a densely matted spreading carpet over time. If staked up, its branches
will cascade down creating a pendulous specimen. The perfect plant
to creep over and around rocks. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Prostrate
|
Full
sun |
-40 to -30 F |
| Picea abies 'Frohburg' |
This radically prostrate, slow-growing form of Norway Spruce will become a densely matted, spreading carpet over time. If staked up, its strongly weeping branches cascade down and create a pendulous form. Unstaked, it is the perfect plant to creep over and around rocks. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green |
Prostrate |
Full
sun |
-40 to -30 F |
Picea
abies
'Gregoryana Parsonsii'
|
'Gregoryana
Parsonsii' type. An irregular shape with very nice color: thickish
needles, tan stems, and bright brown buds. 'Gregoryana Parsonsii'
differs from 'Gregoryana' by having needles which are longer and
flatter, and a slightly more open habit. Dwarfed alpine appearance;
the perfect rock garden specimen. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea abies
'Hillside Upright' |
'Hillside
Upright' is possibly the darkest green-needled conifer grown by
Iseli Nursery. An elegant plant, with irregular branching habit.
Stylish enough for container or focal point use. |
6-10"
per year. |
5-8
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Narrow |
Full
sun. |
- |
| Picea abies 'Jessy' |
A seedling selection found in 1982, 'Jessy' is a true gem for the dwarf conifer enthusiast. Abundant, itty-bitty buds accent a dense load of little needles that cover many mini-branches on this tiny plant. The original is less than 2' wide after 25 years. |
<1" |
<1 ft. |
Green |
Globose |
Full sun |
40
to -30 F |
| Picea abies 'Jogeua' |
The distinctive, long, narrow branches of this bright green, mounded, dwarf point up and out, which gives the compact, densely branched globe a unique look. Downward facing needles provide interesting texture too. Use this handsome plant to accent smaller landscapes. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green |
Globose |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea abies
'Kellerman's Blue Cameo' |
'Kellerman's
Blue Cameo' exhibits a tight, slightly irregular mound form that
is wider than tall. The dense grey-green needles give the stout
branches a bottle brush appearance tapering toward the tips. These
characteristics combine to give the plant a distinctive appearance
and set it apart from other green mounding forms. |
3-4"
per year. |
2-3
ft. |
Bluish
Green |
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
| Picea abies 'Lanham's Beehive' |
The late Gary Lanham found this unusual, boldly textured, compact Norway Spruce in 1994 as a witch's broom in a mature Picea abies. Gary took it to Klein's Nursery in Louisville, KY and from there, it made its way to Iseli Nursery. The needles of 'Lanham's Beehive' are longer and thicker than other dwarf cultivars and they have a slight glaucous tint. These features, combined with prominent, cinnamon-colored stems and buds, create a dramatic effect. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-30
to -20 F |
Picea
abies
'Little Gem' |
With
tiny needles and a very dense habit, this miniature version of 'Nidiformis'
is simply a wonderful plant. Originating as a witch's broom on a
'Nidiformis' around 1958, it has become an extremely popular plant,
useful in a variety of garden situations with its "living rock"
appearance. |
Less
than 3" per year. |
Less
than 1.5 to 2 ft. |
Green
|
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-30
to -20 F |
| Picea abies 'Motala' |
A unique needle arrangement and color give this novel form of Norway Spruce a distinctive look. Blunt-tipped needles radiate out and downward on short, stout, vertical branches, which produces an Abies-like appearance. Minute, glaucous striations on needle tops complement the color with a silver-blue cast. This attractive selection, rarely found in the trade, enhances any landscape. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green |
Globose |
Full
sun. |
-30
to -20 F |
Picea
abies
'Mucronata'
|
A
dark-green, compact form with large brown buds prominently displayed
above its thick stiff shoots. Growing slowly in an irregular mounding
habit when young, the rate of growth accelerates as the plant matures.
This plant eventually develops a leader with several sub-leaders. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-30
to -20 F |
Picea abies
'Nidiformis' |
Well-known, flat-topped, spreading spruce with dense, horizontal
layers of branches; much wider than tall forming a "bird's
nest" shape. A refreshing, light green color. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Spreading
|
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea
abies
'Pendula'
|
The
dark green weeping Norway spruce can be easily grown, staked, and
trained into an upright specimen, or allowed to grow as an undulating
groundcover, hanging over slopes and walls. For an original solution
to an age-old landscape predicament, plant a row of 'Pendula' alongside
a stake-and-wire support where they can be easily trained into a
narrow "living fence." |
12"+
per year. |
Varies
with culture. |
Green
|
Pendulous
|
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea abies
'Pendula Major' |
'Pendula
Major' grows into a large tree, with main branches occurring in
an irregular, open manner. Its branchlets hang from the main branches,
forming a curtained effect with age. 'Pendula Major', in youth,
appears awkward, but with timedevelops into a beautiful, graceful
tree with much character. |
12+" per year.per
year. |
10+
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun |
-50
to -40F |
Picea
abies
'Pumila'
|
Short,
dark-green foliage on a very uniformly branched plant. Globose,
rounded habit when young, spreading with age. All shoots uniformly
pointed out or up. New growth appears later on 'Pumila' than other
similar cultivars. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
| Picea abies 'Pusch' |
A compact form of 'Acrocona,' this selection reliably produces its bright red cones at an early age. The compact form and rounded habit make it a low maitenance specimen for the garden. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-30
to -20 F |
Picea abies
'Pygmaea' |
This is a very old selection with thin, wide-spread needles on light-colored
shoots with small, terminal buds or clusters of buds. Notoriously
variable, but the form is incredibly dense and slow-growing. A sculptured
mound that could be considered a living rock. New growth emerges
early in the spring. |
3-4"
per year. |
2-3
ft. |
Green
|
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea abies
'Repens' |
A rich, medium green on a very uniform, spreading plant. Although
very procumbent, it does build up in the center. It is easily distinguished
from 'Nidiformis' by the darker color and also by the shoots which
are held uniformly at about a 45 degree angle. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green
|
Spreading
|
Full
sun |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea
abies
'Rubra
Spicata' |
Red
new growth: a very unexpected color for a spruce. For about two
weeks in the spring the new growth is deep red gradually changing
to red-brown then green. Typical growth habit of the species although
growth rate is slightly less vigorous. |
12-15"
per year. |
10-12
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea
abies
'Sherwood
Compact' |
A narrowly pyramidal form with an ascending branching habit. Light
to mid-green needles and light brown shoots. Previously listed as
'Pyramidalis', the origin and identity for this plant has long been
a mystery. We now know that this is another wonderful conifer selection
made by nurseryman Andy Sherwood of Oregon. |
6-10"
per year. |
5-8
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Narrow |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
| Picea abies 'Tompa' |
Fresh green needles and a compact habit make this slow-growing Norway Spruce a great choice for smaller landscapes and rock gardens. Its wide, conical shape resembles the well-known Alberta Spruce for which it is a superior alternative. |
3-6"
per year. |
3-5
ft. |
Green |
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-30
to -20 F |
Picea abies
'Virgata' |
Commonly called the snake branch spruce due to the long main branches
which have few or no lateral branches. Long, dark green needles
on very thick stems and branches. Bizarrely beautiful! An eyecatching
lawn specimen. |
12-15"
per year. |
10-12
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea abies
'Wagneri' |
If
we had a growth classification called micro (smaller than miniature)
for conifers, 'Wagneri' would be a prime example. Slower growing
than 'Little Gem'; 'Wagneri' forms a much denser, rounder globe
with extremely thin, short green needles. Found at Wagner Nursery
in Berkshire, Pennsylvania. |
2-3" per year
|
1.5-2.5
ft. |
Green
|
Globose
|
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
Picea
abies
'Witch's Brood' |
Green gumdrop-shape dwarf. This dense, very slow-growing selection
develops into a broad conical shape with age. Light-green, thin
needles and light-brown stems and buds on uniform, closely arranged,
slightly curved shoots. A Linc Foster "witch's broom"
seedling. |
3-5"
per year. |
3-4
ft. |
Green
|
Upright
Broad |
Full
sun. |
-40
to -30 F |
