Picea abies 'Tompa' - 25-30 CM C5

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

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

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * light green shoots

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Norway spruce 'Tompa' is dense and compact 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
Standard container plant 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 cones of Picea abies 'Tompa' appear from September. The young cones have a purple-red colour.

Use
Solitary, tub

Root
Picea abies 'Tompa' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, spreading roots.