{"product_id":"picea-abies-jn-snake-branch-select-norway-spruce","title":"Picea abies 'JN Snake Branch Select' JN Snake Branch Select Norway Spruce","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicea abies ‘JN Snake Branch Select’\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a distinctive and highly collectible conifer prized for its unusual branching and dramatic snake-like branch structure. This unique selection develops long, widely spreading branches creating an eye-catching silhouette unlike the typical pyramidal habit of Norway Spruce. The evergreen foliage consists of dark green needles densely arranged along the branches. With its unusual form and relatively open habit, it makes an exceptional specimen for collectors and conifer-focused landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15-Year Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8–12 ft tall and 2-10 ft wide depending on training and growing conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, stiff evergreen needles densely covering the branches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected form of Picea abies, the Norway Spruce, valued for its unusual snake-branching habit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun to partial shade; best form and density develop with ample sunlight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eMoist, well-drained soil with good organic matter; adaptable once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3-7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector gardens, conifer gardens, Japanese-inspired landscapes, specimen plantings, rock gardens, and large-scale focal points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Feature: \u003c\/strong\u003eDramatic, irregular branches that twist and extend outward in a distinctive snake-like pattern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Interest: \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides year-round evergreen structure with an unusual architectural silhouette that becomes increasingly distinctive as the plant matures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘JN Snake Branch Select’ transforms the familiar Norway Spruce into a sculptural garden specimen, combining durable evergreen foliage with extraordinary, twisting branches that create year-round architectural interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buchholz Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Pot #1","offer_id":50476665897154,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9791\/3282\/files\/Picea.abies.JNSnakeBranchSelect.3.jpg?v=1790114064","url":"https:\/\/buchholznursery.com\/products\/picea-abies-jn-snake-branch-select-norway-spruce","provider":"Buchholz Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}