Red Tipped Norway Spruce Tree, Picea Abies Rubra Spicata - Live Plant

Bring bold spring color and year-round structure to your landscape with the Picea abies ‘Rubra Spicata’, a rare and highly ornamental Norway spruce known for its striking red-tipped new growth. Discovered in Czechoslovakia in 1973, this eye-catching conifer puts on a dramatic display each spring as vibrant ruby-red needles emerge, gradually transitioning to deep green as they mature. A must-have for collectors, conifer enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a unique evergreen.

Key Features:

• Brilliant Red Spring Growth: New shoots emerge a vivid red—creating a stunning contrast against the tree’s mature green needles
• Four-Season Interest: Bold spring color, graceful branching, and classic evergreen texture keep your landscape looking beautiful year-round
• Easy to Grow: Hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance once established
• Landscape Uses: Works beautifully in mixed borders, as a specimen tree, or as part of a conifer collection
• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best color development; tolerates light shade
• Mature Size: 12 ft tall x 7 ft wide in 10 years
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3-8
• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil but adapts to a wide range of conditions
• Watering: Moderate moisture; water well during establishment

Please Note:

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)

Why You’ll Love It: ‘Rubra Spicata’ is perfect for gardeners who want dramatic seasonal color from an evergreen. The red new growth is truly attention-grabbing and pairs well with Japanese maples, dwarf conifers, and other ornamental plants.