Picea abies Cupressina - Norway spruce
Picea abies Cupressina - Norway spruce
Picea abies Cupressina
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
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Description
Picea abies 'Cupressina' is a variety of Norway spruce distinguished by its fastigiate habit and moderate growth. This conifer is well-suited to snowy winters, alpine climates, urban conditions, and modest-sized plots. It presents a slender, well-defined silhouette adorned with very dense foliage, attractive even in winter.
Norway Spruce 'Cupressina' is a horticultural selection of the common Norway spruce. The species, Picea abies, also known as the Norway spruce or red fir, is an evergreen conifer belonging to the Pinaceae family. Native to northern Europe, particularly Scandinavia, it naturally exhibits a typical conical, pyramidal habit and can reach heights of 30 m. Traditionally used as a Christmas tree in Europe, it thrives in well-drained, moist soils and is unfazed by very low temperatures. The 'Cupressina' spruce typically grows to 10 m in height with a 3 m spread at 20-25 years of age. Its growth is rapid initially, but slows with time. It develops a straight trunk and narrow conical foliage. The bark is reddish-brown, initially covered in fine scales, turning grey-brown with thicker, peeling scales as it matures. The branches are nearly vertical, with short, stiff, densely packed shoots. The sharp, 1-2 cm long needles are arranged in a brush-like fashion on the shoots. They are dark green and evergreen. Picea abies is a monoecious species, meaning male and female cones appear on different parts of the same tree: the oval and orange-yellow male cones develop on one-year-old shoots, while the female cones emerge at the shoot tips. Initially upright and green to reddish, the female cones later turn brown and pendulous. These scaly cones measure 10-18 cm long. After releasing small brown seeds, they fall to the ground in winter. The spruce's root system is shallow and running, making mature specimens difficult to transplant and particularly vulnerable to wind.
Picea abies 'Cupressina' is an excellent substitute for the Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) in cold, humid, or alpine climates. This conifer works well as a standalone specimen or in rows to create a tall green screen. Its vertical silhouette stands out beautifully on a lawn, at the centre of a large bed, or near a swimming pool. For companion planting, consider creeping conifers or ground-cover plants such as violets (Viola) and periwinkles. The striking architectural qualities of conifers naturally lend themselves to contemporary garden design, which emphasises form, silhouette, and texture. They pair well with heathers and mahonias. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
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Picea
abies
Cupressina
Pinaceae
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Picea abies 'Cupressina' from September to November and from February to June in deep, well-drained, light, preferably neutral soil, which can be moist to occasionally dry. Choose a very sunny or partially shaded spot, sheltered from prevailing winds. Soak the root balls thoroughly before planting. Add organic matter at planting time and water generously for the first few years, as well as during prolonged dry spells. Apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and hoe the soil in summer. This extremely hardy conifer dislikes heavy, waterlogged soil in winter. It detests extreme heat and cannot tolerate Mediterranean summers.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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