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Key characteristics

Family: Pinaceae
Height: 3 ft to 5 ft
Width: 3 ft to 4 ft
Flower color: Rosy red immature cones maturing to reddish brown
Foliage color: Short dark green needles
Bloom time: Spring
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune selectively to maintain shape and remove damaged branches as needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Songbirds use the dense branches for shelter with seeds supporting wildlife

Shrubs

Picea abies 'Aty's Acrocona Pusch'

Aty's Acroconca Pusch Norway Spruce

Picea abies 'Aty's Acrocona Pusch' produces abundant crimson female cones in spring, creating colorful clusters that mature to reddish brown and remain an ornamental feature long after the new growth emerges. Short, dark green needles are densely arranged along compact branches, forming a richly textured evergreen canopy that provides year-round interest. The prominent cones are borne at the branch tips, often appearing in profusion and adding unusual color and structure to the plant.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Containers
Rock Gardens
Bird Gardens

Companion plants

Barberry · Butterfly bush · Feverfew · False sunflower · Chives · Snow-in-summer

Design tip

Position ‘Aty’s Acrocona Pusch’ where its branch tips can be easily seen, allowing the abundant crimson spring cones to become the focal point of the display. The cones remain ornamental as they mature, extending the plant’s seasonal interest against its dense evergreen foliage.