Little Gem Norway Spruce is a very slow-growing dwarf conifer shrub with a dense, naturally flattened global habit and rich green needles that emerge bright green. Prefers full sun and evenly moist, well-drained acidic soils. Tolerates deer and drought.
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Type: |
Shrub, Conifer |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Potential diseases include cytospora canker, wood decay, needle cast and rust. Watch for aphids, bagworms, budworms, red spider mites, and borers.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Foundation Planting, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Ninebark, Weigela, Smoke Tree
IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Picea abies 'Little Gem' kz01,CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Picea abies 'Little Gem' kz02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Picea abies 'Little Gem' kz04, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
