Picea abies Rothenhaus - Norway Spruce
Picea abies Rothenhaus - Norway Spruce
Picea abies Rothenhaus
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
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Description
The Picea abies 'Rothenhausii', also marketed under the name 'Rothenhaus', is a variety of common spruce sought after for its unique weeping habit. This elegant conifer resembles a cascade and reaches a classic height, but remains very narrow, making it easier to accommodate in many gardens. Descending from an upright trunk, branches and twigs rush towards the ground to form a skirt that hides its stump. Its dark green needle-like foliage is a beautiful adornment even in winter.
The 'Rothenhausii Spruce' is said to have been discovered in 1938 in a forest near Rothenhaus Castle near Eisenburg in the Czech Republic. The species type, Picea abies, also known as Norway Spruce or Red Spruce, is an evergreen conifer belonging to the pine family. It is native to Northern Europe, specifically Scandinavia. In its natural environment, it has a typically conical and pyramidal shape and can reach a height of 30m. This plant is traditionally used as a Christmas tree in Europe. It prefers well-drained and cool soils and is not afraid of very low temperatures.
The 'Rothenhausii' cultivar forms a tree 5 to 6m tall and 1m wide after 10 years. Its height growth is around 50cm per year initially, and then slows down over the years. Ultimately, it can reach a height of 10 to 15m and a width of about 2.50m. This tree develops a very straight and strong trunk that extends to its top: it does not need staking. The trunk branches out into heavy branches arranged in a spiral and almost completely hidden by the leafy twigs. Sometimes, certain branches located at the top of the tree gracefully rise towards the sky. The young spring shoots of this spruce are quite light green, and then its foliage darkens and becomes bluish dark green. Its small evergreen leaves are rigid needles, shorter than those of the species type, very prickly, arranged all around the twigs, in a brush-like manner. The root system of spruces is shallow and running, which makes them difficult to transplant when they are mature.
The Picea abies 'Rothenhausii' is used as a specimen tree. Its beautiful silhouette will make a statement when planted alone on a lawn, but also near a pool, as it blends well with geometric lines and masonry structures. The true graphic qualities of conifers naturally stand out in the design of a contemporary garden, which emphasises shapes, silhouettes, and textures. They go well with mahonias, heathers, or tousled grasses with a very complementary temperament. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
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Picea
abies
Rothenhaus
Pinaceae
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Picea abies 'Rothenhaus' should be planted from September to November and from February to June in deep, well-drained, light, neutral to occasionally dry soil. Choose a very sunny or semi-shaded location, sheltered from prevailing winds. Soak the root balls well before planting. Add soil improver at planting and water generously in the first few years, especially during prolonged drought. Apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and cultivate the soil in summer. This extremely hardy conifer, however, dislikes heavy soils that are waterlogged in winter. It does not tolerate heatwaves and cannot withstand Mediterranean summers.
Pruning is not necessary, on the contrary, as this plant expresses its full potential when left to grow freely.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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