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Picea abies 'Soft Mountain'

Also Known As

  • Soft Mountain Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Picea abies 'Soft Mountain' plant details

Picea abies 'Soft Mountain' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Soft Mountain'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Soft Mountain'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Horizontal branches spread and stack in layers to make a broad pyramidal form. Looks as if it has been meticulously trained to form even layers that progressively decrease in size. It looks like the profile of a heavily-wooded mountain from the side, henc

Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Soft Mountain' plant

How to Grow Picea abies 'Soft Mountain'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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