Royal Splendor® Norway Spruce - Picea abies ‘Noel' (RFM-44)
Description:
Striking evergreen landscape specimen characterized by a narrower, upsweeping branch angle with brighter emerald-green needle color.
Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zone 3-7
Mature Size:
Height: 40'
Spread: 25'
Form (Shape):
Narrowly-pyramidal habit.
Growth Rate:
Medium to fast (especially in youth).
Foliage:
Bright green, semi glossy needles year round, devoid of drooping, pendulous tertiary branchlets, which typify this species.
Texture:
Medium
Flower:
Monoecious, male flowers are infrequent, female flowers are terminal in crown and ruby-red.
Fruit:
3 - 5" cylindrical cone, light brown at maturity.
Special Features:
Upright narrowly-pyramidal branching.
Light Preferences:
Full sun to very light shade.
Soil Preferences:
Performs best in well-drained soil and is tolerant of higher pH soils.
Propagation:
Side grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Ornamental Attributes:
Royal Splendor® is an outstanding ornamental selection of Norway Spruce with brighter green foliage and perfect narrowly-pyramidal growth habit.
Landscape Attributes:
Recommended as a landscape specimen tree in more open areas or as a nice upright screening tree. Royal Splendor® Norway Spruce maintains a narrowly-pyramidal form which is not typical of the species which typically develops drooping pendulous tertiary branchlets when mature. This is not the typical Norway Spruce to hide in a windbreak.
Comments:
Deer resistant.
Patent Status:
U.S. Trademark registered – Royal Splendor®
Licensing Status:
This cultivar is available for non-exclusive licensing.
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