Picea abies 'Nidiformis'

Birdnest Spruce

Flat - topped, wider than high, and with a hollow center, this spruce looks like its descriptive common name - - bird's nest spruce. This spruce is a good choice for adding "bones" to the garden. This handsome conifer has a charming shape and adds substance to mixed garden borders. In the summer, it quietly takes a back seat to the flamboyant perennials, but in winter, the bright green shrub has the duty to keep the garden looking alive. Tolerates sandier soils and low temperatures.