Picea abies 'Cupressina'

Cupressina Norway Spruce

Cupressina Norway Spruce (Picea abies ‘Cupressina’) gives the garden a tall, narrow column of evergreen foliage. Its closely arranged branches angle upward, keeping the outline much slimmer than ordinary Norway spruce. Dark green needles can take on a slightly blue-green tone in winter.

The upright form brings height to a border without the broad skirt of a typical spruce. It works as a strong individual accent or a spaced screen, with room for the tree to continue growing upward. Its naturally narrow shape is the main attraction through every season.

Grow in sun with moist, well-drained soil. Cool summers suit Norway spruce best; avoid waterlogged sites and prolonged drying while roots establish.

Size
• Width: About 4–6 ft
• Height: About 25–30 ft; older trees may grow taller

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 3; best in cool-summer regions

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Privacy Screen
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

25-30 ft

Width

4-6 ft

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Privacy Screen, Specimen

Shape

Columnar, Narrow Upright

Bark

Platy

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No