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

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Rothenhaus' plant

How to Grow Picea abies 'Rothenhaus'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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