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Pinaceae
Trees
Picea abies Fastigiata Compacta
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Pinaceae
Picea abies ‘Fastigiata Compacta’, commonly known as compact fastigiate Norway spruce, is an evergreen conifer with a very narrow and dense columnar habit, ideal for urban gardens, driveways, architectural hedges, or confined spaces where a vertical accent is desired without extensive lateral growth. This variety retains glossy dark green foliage all year round, bringing an elegant and sculptural structure to the landscape even in winter. Its slow to moderate growth makes it easy to manage its size and limits maintenance, while offering a graphic focal point in contemporary or traditional beds. Very hardy, it prefers full sun exposure, well-drained soil, and tolerates a wide range of climatic conditions. The compact fastigiate spruce is an excellent choice for those seeking a decorative, easy-care, and durable evergreen conifer for various landscape designs.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light organic amendment in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorDiscrete green
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingDecorative pine cones
Maximum height6 m (20 ft)
Maximum width2 m (6 ft)
Growth rateSlow
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40 °C (-40 °F)
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
