Little Gem Norway Spruce
Picea abies 'Little Gem'
Rich green needles form a dense, flat topped globe. This dwarf growing evergreen conifer requires practically no maintenance. A stunning accent in the landscape.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | PY-see-a AY-beez |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 6, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Extremely slow grower forming a compact head 18 in. in diameter. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Specimen, Topiary |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6455 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
This is a lovely little mound of foliage that's perfect for beds and borders featuring mixed conifers and low-growing shrubs. May be used in a naturalistic setting in rock or wild gardens. Exploit its neat rounded shape in a controlled formal garden. Plant as a specimen or in spaced groups. May also be used to line edges of pavement or garden pathways. Makes a good support plant for sheared topiary specimens.
Rich green needles form a dense, flat topped globe. This dwarf growing evergreen conifer requires practically no maintenance. A stunning accent in the landscape.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Design Ideas
This is a lovely little mound of foliage that's perfect for beds and borders featuring mixed conifers and low-growing shrubs. May be used in a naturalistic setting in rock or wild gardens. Exploit its neat rounded shape in a controlled formal garden. Plant as a specimen or in spaced groups. May also be used to line edges of pavement or garden pathways. Makes a good support plant for sheared topiary specimens.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | PY-see-a AY-beez |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 6, 14 - 17 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Extremely slow grower forming a compact head 18 in. in diameter. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Specimen, Topiary |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6455 |
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