Name: Picea abies 'Skyhigh WB'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Picea abies 'Skyhigh WB' is a narrow, columnar selection of Norway spruce, remarkable for its very dense and symmetrical upright silhouette, ideal for narrow hedge plantings, visual screens, or as a strong architectural accent. Its rich, compact dark green foliage, uniformly distributed on rigid ascending branches, gives the tree a neat and formal habit without requiring pruning. Perfectly suited for restricted spaces, it offers a year-round sculptural presence, with decorative light brown cylindrical cones. Very hardy, tolerant of wind and pollution, 'Skyhigh WB' prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure, while requiring little maintenance. This cultivar is a premier structural choice, combining excellent habit, marked verticality, and persistent texture.

Latin name

Picea abies 'Skyhigh WB'

Common name

Norway Spruce 'Skyhigh WB'

Type

Coniferous

Family

Pinaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 2

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate watering

Fertilization

Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.

Soil type

Acidic to slightly acidic, well drained

Minimum temperature

'-40°C

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Not significant

Flower color

Non-ornamental

Fruiting

Pendant light brown cylindrical cones, few in number but decorative

Foliage color

Green

Shape

Conical

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

8 to 10 m (26 to 33 ft)

Width

1.5 m (5 feet)

Growth rate

average

Pets

Pollinators

Deer

The availability of our trees changes with new arrivals and the seasons. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time depending on their natural cycle, nursery production or supplier availability. These product pages are here to guide and inspire your choices for the garden, landscaping projects or the creation of a durable privacy screen.