Picea abies 'Crusita'

Also Known As

Crusita Norway Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 50'
W: 25'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Picea abies 'Crusita' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Crusita'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 50 FT tall
Uses: border plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Crusita'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fascinating evergreen has red new growth in the spring, which matures to a dark green. Excellent plant for use as a specimen.

By: Garden World

Red new shoots in the spring Lundell sent this to Horstman as clone 2 crusita and Horstman changed it to cruenta, Lundell's Red Needle is presumably clone 1.