Picea abies 'Acrocona' - 20-25 CM C5

Description
Decorative brown cones adorn Picea abies 'Acrocona' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Picea excelsa, Picea obovata var. alpestris.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque small tree * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Norway spruce 'Acrocona' is conical, broad and picturesque in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

fruit
The brown cones of Picea abies 'Acrocona' are very large and oval and appear from September. The young cones have a purple-red colour.

Use
Solitary

Root
Picea abies 'Acrocona' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted tree and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, spreading roots.