Picea abies Petra - Norway Spruce
Picea abies Petra - Norway Spruce
Picea abies nordmanniana Petra
Norway Spruce, Common Spruce, European Spruce
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Description
Picea abies 'Petra' is a dwarf variety of common spruce, forming an upright bush that becomes more rounded and spreading over time, with a very compact habit. Its short, stiff branches are covered with light blue-green to silver spring shoots, which create a nice contrast with the older, dark green foliage. Its winter buds are very ornamental and brown in colour. Its rounded and slightly tousled silhouette fits elegantly into flower beds, animates rockeries, or stands out in pots on the terrace. It has slow growth and is easy to grow in well-drained, neutral to acidic soil, even poor soil, tolerating waterlogged or dry soils. It even grows in shade.
Picea abies, also known as the Norwegian spruce or red spruce, is an evergreen conifer belonging to the Pinaceae family, native to northern Europe, specifically Scandinavia. In its natural environment, it has a typically conical and pyramidal shape and can reach a height of 30 metres (98 feet) or more in Eastern Europe. This species is traditionally used as a Christmas tree in Europe. It prefers well-drained and cool soils and is not afraid of very low temperatures.
The 'Petra' variety, derived from this species, is a dwarf form with a compact, rounded, and spreading habit. Its growth is very slow. After 10 years, it will measure about 20cm (8in) in height and 25cm (10in) in width. Eventually, it will reach a height of 30 to 50cm (12 to 20in) and a diameter of about 50 to 80cm (20 to 32in). It produces short and tightly packed branches densely covered with short and hard thorns arranged in a brush. The winter buds, reddish-brown in colour, are very decorative. Its young spring shoots are a very tender and bright green, then its foliage takes on a uniformly dark green colour. The root system of spruces is shallow and spreading, making them difficult to transplant when they are mature and particularly sensitive to wind.
The 'Petra' spruce, with its beautiful habit, very compact growth, low maintenance, and ease of cultivation, is a perfect plant for rockeries and terraces. It goes well with large stones, geometric lines, and masonry works. It can be associated with columnar or upright dwarf conifers. The true graphic qualities of conifers naturally impose themselves in the design of a contemporary garden, which prefers the aesthetics of shapes, silhouettes, and textures to the dance of flowering. These plants with their reassuring permanence structurally and lastingly shape a flower bed, mark pathways, border terraces, easily replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood or holly. They go well with heathers or ground-cover plants such as aubrietas, Cerastiums, shrubby salvias, as well as flowering shrubs. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
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Picea abies 'Petra' should be planted from September to November and from February to June in deep, well-drained, light, preferably neutral or slightly acidic, occasionally moist to dry soil. A sandy, loamy or rocky soil that is not very chalky will be perfect. Choose a sunny, partially shaded, or even shady location sheltered from prevailing winds. Soak the root balls well before planting. Add organic amendment at planting and water generously in the first few years, and during prolonged periods of drought. Apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and cultivate the soil in summer. This extremely hardy conifer, however, is sensitive to heavy, waterlogged soils in winter. Pruning is not necessary, on the contrary, as this plant expresses its full potential when allowed to grow freely.
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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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