Picea abies - Cultivation Notes
Spruce will tolerate any soil other than the very chalky soil or overly moist / wet. They require a spot in full but prefer the company of other trees and shrubs being well suited to mixed planting. This evergreen conifer will grow horizontally where it act as ideal ground cover so allow plenty of space for spreading.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Picea abies:
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Fruit / berry producing
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Picea abies
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
- Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
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