Columnar evergreen. Foliage is dark green. Grows about 12″ per year, once established. Maintains the tight columnar shape with no pruning required. Botanical Name- Picea abies ‘Cupressina’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh AY-beez Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but tolerant of average soils Current Size- 7′ Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- White Eden Climbing Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PD3 20 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
