Picea abies Cobra #3
Picea abies Cobra #3
Cobra Norway Spruce
Unusual ground covering spruce
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$7999
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This plant has no vertical ability-without being staked the central leader would grow along the ground, like the branches do. Site, so that it has plenty of room to spread. Needles are dark green. With age, will produce cones.
Botanical Name- Picea abies 'Cobra'
Pronunciation- PY-see-uh AY-beez
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but tolerant of average soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' - creeping dark foliage vs twisted trunk
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
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