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Picea abies 'Gull's Nest'

Also Known As

  • Gull's Nest Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Picea abies 'Gull's Nest' plant details

Picea abies 'Gull's Nest' is a slow-growing 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 'Gull's Nest'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Gull's Nest'

USDA Zones: 3a - 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

A globose form found by Greg Williams of Vermont. Tight growing branches with small, blue-green needles.

Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Gull's Nest' plant

How to Grow Picea abies 'Gull's Nest'

  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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