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Picea abies 'Cupressina'
Choose Columnar Norway Spruce if you need a tall evergreen screen in a narrower bed; the tradeoff is that it still becomes a real tree, not a hedge you can keep short forever.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Its tight upright shape gives strong structure without the bulk of a standard spruce. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows steadily, but buyers expecting instant privacy should start with larger plants. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It usually needs little shaping, though good spacing matters because it is not meant to be sheared hard. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It fits tighter spaces than regular Norway spruce, but it still needs room to mature. |
| Screening Value | A | Dense evergreen branching and a narrow habit make it one of the better spruce options for privacy rows. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this when a customer wants privacy but does not have the width for a standard spruce row. Give it room from buildings and do not treat it like a clipped hedge.
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Cupressina' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Columnar Norway Spruce |
| Mature Height | 30-40 ft |
| Mature Width | 6-10 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 6-8 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, narrow columnar |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | No (native to Europe) |
Yes compared with regular Norway spruce, but it still grows into a tall tree.
Yes, that is one of its best uses when the row has enough depth.
Not much; remove damaged growth and let the natural columnar shape do the work.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-12013
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They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Very dedicated and professional. We are happy with the way they planted 14 trees for us. 11 green giants, 2 white pines and 1 Norway spruce.
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