An upright conical selection of Norway spruce with dense, somewhat fastigiate branches, dark, shiny needles and distinctive, uniform, golden buds. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 12 to 18 inches (20 – 40 cm) tall and wide, an annual growth rate of 1 to 1.5 inches (2 – 4 cm). Botanical Name- Picea abies ‘Calvary Upright’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh AY-beez Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 6 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Geranium sanguineum – vertical conifer vs mounding pink blooms Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C7 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
