Plant, Tree & Shrub Library

Other Names:  Norwegian Spruce

Description:

A small, upright evergreen tree, very unlike the species; forms a neat compact evergreen ball; excellent choice for year-round form and texture in the garden composition.

Ornamental Features

Clanbrassiliana Spruce is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. It has rich green evergreen foliage which emerges lime green in spring. The needles remain green throughout the winter.

Landscape Attributes

Clanbrassiliana Spruce is a dense evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep. 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.

Clanbrassiliana Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Clanbrassiliana Spruce will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, 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.