Picea abies 'Virgata' - 30-40 CM C3

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

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

Bulletpoints
* tolerant to pruning

Growth habit
Norway spruce 'Virgata' is bizarre and semi-suspended in structure.

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 cones of Picea abies 'Virgata' appear from September. The young cones have a purple-red colour.

Use
Solitary

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