Picea abies The English resisted calling the Norway spruce by its name, instead referring to it as the “common spruce.” The Finnish claimed it as their own, calling it the Finn spruce, while others, the European spruce. Regardless of what you call it, the Norway spruce is a European staple. Best known for its durability and towering heights, the Norway spruce has spread its popularity across the Atlantic and into the U.S., becoming an American favorite. What makes this tree even more…

Unique Features: The Cupressina Norway spruces grow at a good rate into a very narrow upright form with upswept branches covered with bright green needles and hold up well to snow load. Cupressina spruces have severe problems during our winters if they are in a sunny location. They are not adapted to the inconsistent temperatures, […]

Information on the Cupressina Norway Spruce planted in the Varga Arboretum.

Picea abies 'Cupressina' Picea abies 'Cupressina' An upright form of the "Norway Spruce". Form a tall, narrow pyramidal shape; dark green foliage, light new growth in spring. Slow growing at first, reaching approx 2-3M in the first 10 years. Becomes faster as a strong root system develops.

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Architectural, Picea abies 'Cupressina' (Norway Spruce) is an elegant, columnar, evergreen tree with dense, fastigiate branches boasting attractive, slightly curved, dark green needles that turn blue-green in winter in colder climates. A fast grower, over 12 in. per year (30 cm), this eye-catching Norway Spruce makes a wonderful specimen in the sunny border. In all situations, it makes a great conversation piece.

These columnar norway spruce trees certain anchor the end of the driveway and our new split rail fence. Loving how awesome they look.

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