Picea abies 'Frohburg'

Also Known As

Frohburg Weeping Norway Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Picea abies 'Frohburg' plant details

Picea abies 'Frohburg' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. and brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Frohburg'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Frohburg'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Needles which are finer, shorter and closer to the stem (than P. a. Pendula) give this beauty a compact, tidier, ?classier? appearance; staking to the desired height forms both a lovely upright accent and/or graceful groundcover! S-PSh

By: Forestfarm

This fascinating dwarf conifer has an interesting weeping habit which flows down to the ground. Eventually it produces a carpet of evergreen foliage. The short needles and tight branches give this tree a tidy, uniform look. Great for use as a specimen. Height largely depends upon staking. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Picea abies 'Formanek' - This narrower form of Weeping Norway Spruce offers a strictly pendulous habit with a full, spreading skirt and a slower growth rate. A finer texture is the result of shorter, slender, medium green needles. Use this choice selection for landscapes with limited space. Introduced by A. Haller Nursery, Switzerland in 1973.