Description
Norway Spruce – Little Gem (Botanical Name: Picea Abies Little Gem) is a charming dwarf conifer prized for its compact and rounded form, making it an excellent choice for small-scale landscapes, rock gardens, or as a year-round garden detail element.
This cultivar is distinctively small and compact, with a rounded shape that typically reaches about 12 inches in height at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Its dense foliage fills out right to the ground, creating a lush and verdant appearance.
This spruce features rich green evergreen foliage that emerges lime green in spring, adding a pop of color to the landscape. The needles retain their green hue throughout the winter months, providing year-round interest and texture to the garden.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Little Gem Spruce is adaptable to various soil types and pH levels, as long as the soil is well-draining. While it prefers average to evenly moist conditions, it is essential to avoid standing water, as this shrub does not tolerate waterlogged soil.
Known for its hardiness and resilience, Norwegian Spruce – Little Gem is highly tolerant of urban pollution, making it suitable for planting in inner city environments. Overall, this selected variety of Picea abies adds a touch of elegance and beauty to any garden or landscape, offering a compact and rounded form with vibrant green foliage year-round.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers pot. The plant shown is an example of what you will receive, all plants are individuals and we strive to pick out the best for you.
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Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Picea Abies Little Gem
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: water regularly
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: oval
Plant Type: dwarf conifer
Mature Size: height (12″), width (24″)
Blooming Season: n/a
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