Bird’s Nest Spruce

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Bird’s Nest Spruce

This spruce bears dark green needles that are much shorter and daintier than those of the typical species. Light green foliage on spreading branches rises up slightly with nodding tips. There is usually a depression in the center of the plant, giving rise to the common name. And if you have a small area, try this one in containers for that special place in your garden or patio. This fast growing evergreen tree is extremely hardy and wind resistant, and performs best in full sun or minimal shade. This spruce has a pyramidal growth habit when young, becoming columnar when mature. Evergreens are excellent plants for adding structure, color and texture to your yard or garden. This plant works well in low-maintenance gardens, make good foundation plants against buildings. Use this distinctive plant for rock gardens or as a specimen. The Bird’s Nest Spruce, Picea abies 'Nidiformis', is a slow growing dwarf evergreen that has light green new foliage. ... additional information

 

Cherry Bark Oak pagodifolia, is also called bottomland red oak, red oak, swamp red oak, swamp Spanish oak, and Elliott oak. It is larger and better formed than southern red oak and commonly grows on more moist sites. This tree is also a pleasant shade tree and is a fast growing Oak tree. Cherrybark Oak trees are a highly-valued red oak in the South. Many wild animals and birds use the acorns as food. The Cherrybark Oak tree, Quercus falcata var.

Bird’s Nest Spruce