Picea abies 'Clanbrassiliana'

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Norway spruce 'Clanbrassiliana'
Norway spruce 'Clanbrassiliana' RHS
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Conifers Shrubs

A slow-growing, small, dense conifer, growing wider than high, with an ultimate height of up to 1.2m and spread of 2.4m. The dark green leaves are up to 10mm long and new spring growth a lighter green. This cultivar is characterised by the presence of many brown winter buds

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Picea are evergreen trees with rigid, needle-like leaves arranged singly all round the shoots, and narrow, leathery-scaled cones borne near the ends of the shoots
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained acidic soil. Shelter from cold drying winds. See conifer cultivation for more advice

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus