Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta'

Also Known As

Nigra Compacta Oriental Spruce
Oriental Spruce Black Dwarf

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This slow growing spruce is a real beauty. Its needles are darker green than most orientalis, and it grows into a very dense pyramidal compact tree. Growth Rate slow