Picea abies 'Mucronata' (Mucronata Norway Spruce)


Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusPicea
Speciesabies
Cultivar'Mucronata'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginThe original plant was discovered by Briot, chief horticulturist of the Trianon-Garden, Versailles, France in 1835.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height4 - 5 m
Spread4 - 5 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionPicea abies 'Mucronata' or Mucronata Norway Spruce is a woody evergreen shrub with attractive dark, rich green foliage.
ShapeCompact pyramidal.
LandscapeWith minor trimming, can be used as a hedge. Also makes a good specimen plant.
CultivationGrows best in full sun, in well-drained soil.
PestsNo major pests or diseases to note. Spruce gall may be problematic.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionReddish-brown, becomes scaly as the plant matures.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionLight brown, up to 1 cm when fully mature.
Leaf DescriptionNeedles are straight and solid, 2 - 3 cm long, a rich evergreen colour.
Fruit DescriptionCones are small, cylindrical, light brown, up to 8 ⨉ 3 cm.
Texture DescriptionNeedles are very smooth and bark is moderately coarse.

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