'Nigra Compacta' is a slow-growing, dense, pyramidal form that typically matures over time to 6-8' tall with a spread to 4-5' wide. Glossy dark green needles are attractive throughout the growing season. No serious insect or disease problems. Susceptible to needle cast, canker and rust.

Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

‘Nigra Compacta’ - compact, when young wider than tall. ‘Skylands’ - tree, upper side of needles golden yellow year-round, narrow conical plant. orientalis: eastern.

Nigra Compacta Oriental Spruce is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has attractive dark green evergreen foliage which emerges lime green in spring.

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Picea orientalis, commonly called oriental spruce, is a medium to large, densely-branched, narrow-pyramidal evergreen conifer that typically grows in cultivation to 50-70′ tall. It is native to mountain areas from the Caucasus to Turkey. Flattened, glossy, dark green needles (to 1/2″ long) are shorter than the needles of other species of spruce.

Plant database entry for Spruce (Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta') with 3 images and 32 data details.

'Nigra Compacta' is a evergreen conifer with dense branches filled with short, glossy, deep green needles. The cones ranged from red and purple to brown when mature. l. 8'h x 5'w; Exposure: Full sun; Hardiness Zones: 4-7; Soil Type: average; Evergreen

A dense, compact, narrow pyramid evergreen with short ascending, horizontal or pendulous branches that extend to the ground. It will grow in a variety of soil types, including poor fertility areas. A cool climate plant that will not do well in areas of heat and humidity.