General Description | Picea abies 'Mucronata' or Mucronata Norway Spruce is a woody evergreen shrub with attractive dark, rich green foliage. |
Shape | Compact pyramidal. |
Landscape | With minor trimming, can be used as a hedge. Also makes a good specimen plant. |
Cultivation | Grows best in full sun, in well-drained soil. |
Pests | No major pests or diseases to note. Spruce gall may be problematic. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | Reddish-brown, becomes scaly as the plant matures. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Light brown, up to 1 cm when fully mature. |
Leaf Description | Needles are straight and solid, 2 - 3 cm long, a rich evergreen colour. |
Fruit Description | Cones are small, cylindrical, light brown, up to 8 ⨉ 3 cm. |
Texture Description | Needles are very smooth and bark is moderately coarse. |