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Picea abies 'Pusch' | Pusch Norway Spruce

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DESCRIPTION
Picea abies ‘Pusch’ is a dwarf evergreen conifer forming a dense, irregular mound of bright to dark green needles on many short shoots. In spring, its new growth is decorated with numerous small, upright cones that emerge vivid red to purple-red at the tips of the branches. These cones gradually turn rich brown and remain on the plant, so the shrub carries decorative cones against the foliage for much of the year.

‘Pusch’ originated in Germany in the 1970s and was later selected for gardens worldwide. Named American Conifer Society Collector’s Conifer of the Year in 2008, it is valued for its slow growth, year-round texture, and colorful spring cone display in rock gardens, small conifer groupings, and mixed borders.

DESCRIPTION
Picea abies ‘Pusch’ is a dwarf evergreen conifer forming a dense, irregular mound of bright to dark green needles on many short shoots. In spring, its new growth is decorated with numerous small, upright cones that emerge vivid red to purple-red at the tips of the branches. These cones gradually turn rich brown and remain on the plant, so the shrub carries decorative cones against the foliage for much of the year.

‘Pusch’ originated in Germany in the 1970s and was later selected for gardens worldwide. Named American Conifer Society Collector’s Conifer of the Year in 2008, it is valued for its slow growth, year-round texture, and colorful spring cone display in rock gardens, small conifer groupings, and mixed borders.

  • Family: Pinaceae
    Height: 1 to 2 ft
    Width: 2 to 3 ft
    Foliage color: Medium-dark green evergreen needles
    Flower color: None; forms small cones
    Bloom (Cone) time: Red cones appear on branch tips in spring; cones mature to brown and remain through winter
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    Water requirements: Average
    Maintenance: Low; virtually no pruning required
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 7
    Wildlife attractors: Dense foliage provides year-round cover and shelter for small birds and wildlife; seed cones may provide occasional food for birds or small mammals

    This plant can be seen at Vista Gardens.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Sun Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Rock Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Bird Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Oleaster                 Mexican orange blossom
         Sneezeweed          Black-eyed Susan
         Sea thrift                Common sage

    Design Tip:
    Make the spring cone display the visual focus of ‘Pusch,’ when vivid red to purple-red cones punctuate the dense green foliage. As the cones mature to brown and persist, they continue to add texture and detail well beyond the initial spring display.