Birds Nest Spruce
Picea abies 'Nidiformis'
Pinaceae
Growth habit
Dwarf Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Newman Overlook, Conifer Slope, Mullestein Winter Garden
Source of plant
Lake County Nursery Inc., Plantasia, Klyn Nurseries
Description
A spreading, dense, broad plant of irregular growth, usually with a central depression producing the visual effect of a bird nest; plants reach 3' in height and 6' in width.
USDA Hardiness Zone
2
Special characteristics
invasive, winter interest, growth habit, dwarf conifer