
Picea abies ‘Middle Finger’
Norway Spruce - Middle Finger
A large, upright Norway Spruce with an open columnar form. Considered to be an improvement over ‘Hillside Upright’. Side branches grow about half the rate as the leader, developing a nice uniform appearance. Side branches also have a dominate central bud, thus name originates from. Grows 12′ high by 3′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Found as a seedling by Richard Haslebacher of Woods Creek Horticultural, Oregon along a highway.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Adaptable to various soils. Prefers slightly acidic soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed from spring to July.
Group: Large
