Picea abies 'Rothenhaus'

Also Known As

Picea abies 'Rotenhaus'
Picea abies 'Rotenhausii'
Picea abies 'Rothenhausii'
Picea abies 'Rottenhaus'
Rotenhausii Norway Spruce
Rothenhaus Norway Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 10'
W: 18"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Picea abies 'Rothenhaus' plant details

Picea abies 'Rothenhaus' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Rothenhaus'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 10 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Rothenhaus'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An extremely narrow weeping tree, this Norway spruce stays less than 2' wide when 10' tall, and it does not require staking. Shaped like a cylindrical fountain, the trees branches with blue-green needles suggest water neatly cascading until it hits the ground.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Picea abies 'Rothenhausii' - Very Narrow Weeping Norway Spruce, width is less than 2' wide when 10' tall, and does not require staking to go upright. Whimsical tree that can find a spot in most any landscape. Also goes by the names ‘Rotenhaus’ or ‘Rottenhaus.’ Best in full sun with well drained soil.

By: Kigi Nursery

Named for a broom found by Prince Hohenlohe-Langenburg at Rothenhausen in 1938, that's Czech if you are wondering.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A very straight tree with weeping branches. Plant sends up main leader on its own. No need to stake. Leaves green. Can grow 3 ft. a year. One in the Czech Botanical garden 45' tall.