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Picea abies
'Mucronata'
Mucronata Norway Spruce
Origin: The original plant was discovered by Briot, chief horticulturist of the Trianon-Garden, Versailles, France in 1835.
| Family |
| Pinaceae |
| Genus |
| Picea |
| Species |
| abies |
| Cultivar |
| 'Mucronata' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 5a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -34 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - (-20) |
| Height |
| 4 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 4 - 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Picea abies 'Mucronata' or Mucronata Norway Spruce is a woody evergreen shrub with attractive dark, rich green foliage. |
| 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. |
| Shape |
| Compact pyramidal. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| 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. |
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