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Picea abies ‘Pumila’ (Norway Spruce)

Norway Spruce 'Pumila', Pumila Norway Spruce, Dwarf Norway Spruce

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Picea abies 'Little Gem', Norway Spruce 'Little Gem', Little Gem Norway Spruce, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Dwarf Conifer, Dwarf Spruce

Introduced in the 1850s, Picea abies ‘Pumila’ (Norway Spruce) is a dwarf, evergreen shrub forming a charming flat-topped cushion. Its lower branches tend to spread outward, while its upper branches tend to spread upward. They are densely covered with attractive, bright green needles. A slow grower, 3-5 in. per year (7-12 cm), this Norway Spruce is perfect as a specimen, for foundation plantings or rock gardens.

  • Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall and wide (90-120 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions, it tolerates dry sites and wind. Generally prefers cool climates and will struggle in hot and humid climate areas. Tolerant of air pollution.
  • Perfect as a distinctive specimen plant in the sunny border.
  • Watch for adelgids, aphids and conifer red spider mite. Easy to grow and easy to care for.
  • No pruning required.
  • Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings.
  • Picea abies species is native to Europe.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Picea
Common names Spruce, Norway Spruce, Common Spruce
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 48" (120cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Picea pungens (Colorado Blue Spruce)
Picea abies (Norway Spruce)
Picea pungens var. glauca (Colorado Blue Spruce)
Picea rubens (Red Spruce)
Picea mariana ‘Nana’ (Black Spruce)
Picea engelmannii (Engelmann Spruce)

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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Picea
Common names Spruce, Norway Spruce, Common Spruce
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 48" (120cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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