Picea abies 'Motala'

Also Known As

Motala Dwarf Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

2a-9b

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Picea abies 'Motala' plant details

Picea abies 'Motala' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Motala'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Motala'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Picea abies 'Motala' Dwarf Norway Spruce a unique needle arrangement and color give this novel form of Norway Spruce a distinctive look. Blunt-tipped needles radiate out and downward on short, stout, vertical branches, which produces an Abies-like appearance. Minute, blue striations on needle tops complement the color with a silver-blue cast. This attractive selection, rarely found in the trade, enhances any landscape.