Bird's Nest Spruce 1 Live Dwarf Evergreen Shrub, 3 Gallon Pot – Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’

Bird's Nest Spruce (Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’) is a dwarf evergreen conifer valued for its dense, dark green needles and distinctive spreading growth habit. This compact selection of Norway spruce develops a low, rounded form with a shallow depression in the center, creating the nest-like appearance that gives the plant its common name. Its fine texture and year-round greenery make it an attractive choice for foundation plantings, rock gardens, mixed evergreen borders, and ornamental landscapes.

Unlike the upright pyramidal form of typical Norway spruce, Bird's Nest Spruce grows as a broad, densely branched shrub. Its short, dark green needles cover closely spaced branches, creating a full, textured appearance. The characteristic central depression becomes more noticeable as the plant develops, giving it a distinctive architectural form without the need for extensive shaping.

Bird's Nest Spruce performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with consistent to moderate moisture. It is particularly suited to cooler climates and locations where a compact evergreen is desired. Its slow growth rate and naturally spreading habit make it useful for smaller gardens, decorative landscape beds, and outdoor containers with adequate drainage.

Each order includes 1 live Bird's Nest Spruce supplied in a 3-gallon nursery container (G3).

Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Bird's Nest Spruce Plant

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Evergreen Conifer

• Foliage Color: Dark Green

• Foliage Type: Short, Dense Evergreen Needles

• Growth Habit: Low, Spreading, Rounded

• Distinctive Feature: Shallow Depression in the Center of the Plant

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Seasonal Appearance: Evergreen; Retains Needles Throughout the Year

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Bird's Nest Spruce Plant

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Common Name: Bird's Nest Spruce

• Scientific Name: Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’

• Cultivar: Nidiformis

• Plant Type: Dwarf Evergreen Conifer Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Foliage Color: Dark Green

• Foliage Type: Short, Dense Needles

• Growth Habit: Low, Spreading, Rounded

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Distinctive Shape: Nest-Like Form With a Shallow Central Depression

• Branching: Dense, Compact, Spreading

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 3–7

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Preference: Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Prefers Consistent Moisture During Establishment

• Climate Preference: Cool to Temperate Regions

• Landscape Uses: Foundation Plantings, Rock Gardens, Evergreen Borders, Small Gardens, and Decorative Outdoor Containers

• Ornamental Interest: Dense Green Needles and Distinctive Nest-Shaped Form

• Maintenance: Naturally Compact; Minimal Pruning Generally Required

• Year-Round Interest: Retains Dark Green Needles Throughout the Seasons

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Seasonal Habit: Evergreen

• Winter Appearance: Retains Evergreen Foliage

Live Bird's Nest Spruce (Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nursery container.