Farnsburg Norway Spruce
Picea abies 'Farnsburg'
Height: 8 feet
Spread: 5 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 2a
Other Names: Norwegian Spruce
Description:
An artistic specimen or accent tree for the discerning landscape, featuring gracefully trailing branches that are draped pendulously away from the trunk; habit is dependent on training and form is quite variable; an excellent landscape accent
Ornamental Features
Farnsburg Norway Spruce is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its highly ornamental weeping form. It has rich green evergreen foliage. The needles remain green throughout the winter.
Landscape Attributes
Farnsburg Norway Spruce is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a rounded form and gracefully weeping branches. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Farnsburg Norway Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Vertical Accent
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Farnsburg Norway Spruce will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
