Columnar Norway Spruce Tree

Picea abies 'Cupressina'

$1,599⁹¹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Columnar Norway Spruce Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Picea abies 'Cupressina'
Growing Zones

3-7
Mature Height

25 - 30 feet
Mature Spread

6 - 10 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Evergreen
Pruning Time

Early Spring

Growing Zones 3-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

The slim and trim Columnar Norway Spruce Tree (Picea abies 'Cupressina') is a unique columnar form of the mighty Norway Spruce! Growing quite narrow when young but will eventually bulk up a bit, these compactly growing conifers are somewhat variable as they mature, with each tree growing its own way and still looking like a beautiful classical evergreen beauty!

Dark green evergreen needles are densely packed and, create a slender, uniform form with dense branching to the ground. Featuring lighter green new growth that ages to dark green and sometimes displays a gorgeous, glaucous bluish cast!

Exceptionally cold-hardy in USDA growing zones 3-7, they can grow to an impressive 25-30 feet in mature height, while maintaining a slim profile only 6-10 feet wide! Columnar Norway Spruce is a fantastic new selection and form of the classic native Norway Spruce and is now better for fitting into tight spots with this new space-saving form!

Planting and Application:

Columnar Norway Spruce arrives with their branches growing close to the ground and it's more aesthetically pleasing to keep them that way! Resist the urge to 'limb up' these fantastic privacy trees and expose their trunks! When allowed to grow in its natural state, they are a great specimen or accent or focal point for sure!

Spruce withstand heavy snow loads and are fantastic to slow drifting snow, as a windbreak or privacy wall, they tolerate heat and humidity better than others. Give your feathered friends a fortress to nest in and hide from the elements by adding these trees to your shelterbelts! A single mature tree is like a fortress and luxury hotel to a bird!

Dense Green to Blue-Green Evergreen
Narrow Columnar Form & Year-Round Interest
Fast Growth & Space Saving Form
Handles Wind & Snow
Specimen, Hedges, Windbreak, Shelterbelt & Wildlife Friendly

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Tolerant to any well-drained soil, Spruce can withstand acidic soil and alkaline conditions alike, even thriving in poor, rocky soil. These hardy trees are deer-resistant and very cold hardy! Spruce does not do well in southern climates, but these trees have more heat and humidity than some other types of Spruce. Provide full sun for the best growth and color and moderate moisture while young trees are established. A layer of mulch over their roots helps insulate and hold in soil moisture more consistently!

Full Sun
Adaptable To Most Well-Drained Soils
Thrives in Poor, Acid & Alkaline Environments
Deer Resistant
Very Cold Hardy

Beauty, bird-friendly, and adaptable! The Norway Columnar Spruce Tree is the space-saving version of the great Norway evergreen! Hurry and order this unique version of a classic conifer now at NatureHills.com!