A narrow, upright spruce with dense green needles and a clean, architectural silhouette that stays handsome year-round
FEATURES:
- Narrow, upright habit for a strong vertical evergreen profile
- Dense, deep green spruce needles for rich year-round color
- Tight branching that builds a full, tidy look as it matures
- Classic Norway spruce texture with bold evergreen character
- Strong central structure with a naturally disciplined form
- Excellent winter interest with evergreen shape and color
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
A narrow evergreen is a designer’s best friend. It gives you height and structure without stealing all the elbow room, and it makes rounder shrubs and flowing grasses look even better by contrast.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 15-25' tall
- Mature Width: 4-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 4-8' apart
Hillside Upright Norway Spruce
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Picea abies 'Hillside Upright'
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A narrow, upright spruce with dense green needles and a clean, architectural silhouette that stays handsome year-round
FEATURES:
- Narrow, upright habit for a strong vertical evergreen profile
- Dense, deep green spruce needles for rich year-round color
- Tight branching that builds a full, tidy look as it matures
- Classic Norway spruce texture with bold evergreen character
- Strong central structure with a naturally disciplined form
- Excellent winter interest with evergreen shape and color
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
A narrow evergreen is a designer’s best friend. It gives you height and structure without stealing all the elbow room, and it makes rounder shrubs and flowing grasses look even better by contrast.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 15-25' tall
- Mature Width: 4-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 4-8' apart
Why plant Hillside Upright Norway Spruce?
Hillside Upright Norway Spruce is all about clean lines and evergreen strength. While many spruces spread wide and claim a lot of real estate, this selection keeps a more upright, disciplined silhouette, giving you that classic spruce look without the “I’m moving in and taking over” energy. The needles are deep green and dense, and the branching builds a full, tidy presence that looks polished in every season.
It’s the kind of evergreen that makes the landscape feel established, structured, and quietly confident, even in winter when everything else is taking a nap.
How to use Hillside Upright Norway Spruce in the landscape?
Use it anywhere you want a vertical evergreen punctuation mark, such as framing an entry view, anchoring the corner of a landscape bed, or creating rhythm in a repeating row. It pairs beautifully with broader, mounded shrubs, because the upright form adds contrast and structure. Give it enough room to develop its natural silhouette without crowding nearby plants, and keep the area around the base simple so the clean vertical outline stays the star.
Frequently Asked Questions
This spruce does not produce showy blooms. It may form cones as it matures, but it’s grown for dense evergreen needles and its narrow upright form.
Yes. Hillside Upright is selected for a narrower, more vertical habit than standard Norway spruce, making it a strong choice when you want spruce character without a wide footprint.
Pruning is typically minimal. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed, and avoid heavy shearing so the natural dense branching and upright silhouette remain crisp.
