Picea mariana 'Nana' (Black Spruce)
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.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 2 ft. tall (60 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in moist, acidic, well-drained soils. Prefers cool climates and will struggle in hot and humid climate areas.
- No serious pest and disease issues. Keep an eye out for adelgids, aphids and conifer red spider mite.
- No pruning required.
- Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or grafting in winter. Hardwood cuttings can be taken in late summer.
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Requirements
| 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 | Picea - Spruces |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |
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Requirements
| 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 | Picea - Spruces |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |
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