Picea abies 'Clanbrassiliana Stricta'

Clanbrassiliana Stricta Norway Spruce

Clanbrassiliana Stricta Norway Spruce (Picea abies ‘Clanbrassiliana Stricta’) is a dense evergreen conifer with green needles and a broad, upright outline. Closely arranged branches create a full surface of foliage, giving the plant a more compact appearance than ordinary Norway spruce.

With age, the shape develops toward a broad pyramid. It grows at a slower pace than the species but continues to increase in size, so a young plant should be given room to become a substantial garden feature. Its regular foliage texture works well among conifers with contrasting shapes and colors.

Choose full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Published size estimates differ, making age especially important when planning its position. Treat a ten-year measurement as a guide to early development, rather than a permanent limit on growth.

Size
• Width: About 2 ft at 10 years; larger with age
• Height: About 4 ft at 10 years; larger with age

Hardiness
• USDA cold-hardiness guide: hardy to Zone 4

Best Uses
• Conifer collections
• Evergreen specimen planting
• Mixed shrub borders
• Formal garden accents
• Year-round structure

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

3-5'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Pyramidal

Bark

Platy

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No