Bird's Nest Spruce | Picea abies acid loving then turns a deep red

then turns a deep red in fall

This old-fashioned lilac is the one most of us remember from our youth

2000 Gold Medal Plant Award winner

the blooms may vary from pale pink and deep rose to nearly crimson

Does not do well in open sites in zone 3

Bird's Nest Spruce | Picea abies acid loving then turns a deep redPicea abies 'Nidiformis' A beautiful dwarf spruce, broad, dense and slow growing. Light green foliage on spreading branches rises up slightly with nodding tips. A distinctive plant for rock gardens or specimen use. Hardy, best in full sun or minimal shade. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Mature Height: 3' Mature Spread: 2 3' Exposure: Full Sun Zone Hardiness: 3 7