Nigra Compacta Oriental Spruce Holly groundcover-style shrub that keeps borders

groundcover-style shrub that keeps borders looking polished

Edging: Line walkways and bed fronts with repeating plants for a tidy evergreen edge

finished look from the ground up

If you want a redbud with a richer

Specimen Planting: Use it as a stand-alone accent where its red flowers and mature size can command attention

Nigra Compacta Oriental Spruce Holly groundcover-style shrub that keeps bordersNigra Compacta Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta') Nigra Compacta Oriental Spruce is a slow growing evergreen that brings deep green color and tidy structure to beds that need year round definition. Its compact, pyramidal form gives you the look of a classic spruce without the scale of a full size tree, making it easier to place near homes and walkways. The glossy, short needles create a refined texture that reads clean in every