The Formanek Picea, also known as Picea abies 'Formanek', is a cultivar of the white spruce tree. Here are some key points about this plant:
Appearance: Formanek Picea is a compact, dwarf evergreen tree with a dense, conical shape. It typically grows slowly and maintains a neat, symmetrical form. The needles are short and stiff, measuring about 1/2 to 3/4 inch (1.3 to 1.9 cm) long, and are arranged densely along the branches. The foliage has a bluish-green color, giving the tree a distinct appearance.
Size: This cultivar typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters) and a spread of 5 to 8 feet, making it a compact and manageable option for smaller landscapes or containers.
Growth Rate: Formanek Picea is a slow-growing tree, adding only a few inches of growth per year. Its compact size and slow growth rate make it suitable for use as a specimen plant or as part of a rock garden or alpine garden.
Sun and Soil Requirements: This tree prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil with good moisture retention. It can tolerate a range of soil types, including loamy, sandy, or clay soils, as long as they are not overly wet or waterlogged.
Hardiness: Formanek Picea is cold-hardy and can tolerate freezing temperatures typical of its native range in northern North America. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7.
Landscape Use: Due to its compact size and attractive foliage, Formanek Picea is often used as a specimen plant in smaller gardens, rock gardens, or container plantings. It can also be used to provide evergreen interest in mixed borders or as a low hedge or screen.
Overall, Formanek Picea is a charming and versatile evergreen tree with a neat, compact habit and attractive bluish-green foliage. Its slow growth rate and cold-hardiness make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance tree for smaller landscapes or container gardens.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Formanek' |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Mature Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Selling Size | 6 gallon |
Bloom Information
| Bloom Season | Spring |
Key Features
- Low Maintenance
- Evergreen
- Fast Growing
- Attracts Wildlife
- Deer Resistant
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