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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. 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
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
Shorter darker needles than the typical P. orientalis, this will eventually develop in to a broadly conical dense tree.

Gardening facts about Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta' plant

How to Grow Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta'

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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