Botanical profile

Picea abies 'Skyhigh WB'

Latin name
Picea abies 'Skyhigh WB'
Common name
Norway Spruce 'Skyhigh WB'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

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.

Care guide

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
Foliage type
Persistent
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
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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