Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea abies 'Pumila'

Pronunciation: PY-see-a AY-beez
SKU #06458
2-8

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 6 ft. wide.

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Description Attractive, globe-shaped evergreen shrub. Spreading habit useful as an informal hedge or landscape accent. Interesting blue-green needles cover dense branches. Attracts birds.
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Habit Rounded
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge
Design Ideas A very useful shrub in cold climates, this big bushy Spruce is perfect for hedges and as background planting. Plant as a single specimen to allow its natural form to show. Good cover-up for foundations, fences or mechanical equipment.
Foliage Color Blue-green
Companion Plants Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Weigela (Weigela); Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Stonecrop (Sedum)
Care Instructions Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but adaptable to most soil types; avoid wet, shady sites. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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DescriptionAttractive, globe-shaped evergreen shrub. Spreading habit useful as an informal hedge or landscape accent. Interesting blue-green needles cover dense branches. Attracts birds.
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitRounded
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasA very useful shrub in cold climates, this big bushy Spruce is perfect for hedges and as background planting. Plant as a single specimen to allow its natural form to show. Good cover-up for foundations, fences or mechanical equipment.
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsButterfly Bush (Buddleja); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Weigela (Weigela); Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Stonecrop (Sedum)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but adaptable to most soil types; avoid wet, shady sites. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dwarf Norway Spruce produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Dwarf Norway Spruce evergreen or deciduous?
Dwarf Norway Spruce is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Dwarf Norway Spruce?
Dwarf Norway Spruce is Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Dwarf Norway Spruce resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Dwarf Norway Spruce grow?
Dwarf Norway Spruce has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Dwarf Norway Spruce?
Dwarf Norway Spruce grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Dwarf Norway Spruce in my landscape?
Dwarf Norway Spruce is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
How can I use Dwarf Norway Spruce in my garden design?
A very useful shrub in cold climates, this big bushy Spruce is perfect for hedges and as background planting. Plant as a single specimen to allow its natural form to show. Good cover-up for foundations, fences or mechanical equipment.
What color is the foliage of Dwarf Norway Spruce?
Dwarf Norway Spruce has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Dwarf Norway Spruce?
Good companion plants for Dwarf Norway Spruce include: Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Weigela (Weigela); Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Stonecrop (Sedum).
How do I care for Dwarf Norway Spruce?
Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but adaptable to most soil types; avoid wet, shady sites. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.