Black Spruce 'Nana', Bog Spruce 'Nana', Swamp Spruce 'Nana', Dwarf Black Spruce
Very popular, Picea mariana ‘Nana’ (Black Spruce) is a dwarf evergreen conifer forming a compact cushion of dense, rounded habit. Prized for its tiny, tightly congested blue-green needles, small size and lovely texture, it is an excellent choice as a specimen for rock gardens, foundation plantings or shrub borders. Extremely slow-growing, 2 in. per year (5 cm), it is highly resistant to insects and disease and requires little to no maintenance.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Common names | Black Spruce, Spruce |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Common names | Black Spruce, Spruce |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Picea mariana ‘Nana’ (Black Spruce) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Picea mariana ‘Nana’ (Black Spruce) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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