Little Gem Norway Spruce

Picea abies 'Little Gem'

Pronunciation: PY-see-a AY-beez
SKU #06455
2-8

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Very slow growing and compact; reaches 18 in. tall and wide.

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Description Rich green needles form a dense, naturally flat-topped globe. This small, slow-growing evergreen requires practically no maintenance. A stunning accent for landscape and rock gardens, or planted as low filler between larger conifers in borders.
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, Suitable for Topiary
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.
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); 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, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
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DescriptionRich green needles form a dense, naturally flat-topped globe. This small, slow-growing evergreen requires practically no maintenance. A stunning accent for landscape and rock gardens, or planted as low filler between larger conifers in borders.
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, Suitable for Topiary
Design IdeasThis 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.
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsButterfly Bush (Buddleja); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); 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, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.

Frequently asked questions

Does Little Gem Norway Spruce produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Little Gem Norway Spruce evergreen or deciduous?
Little Gem Norway Spruce is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Little Gem Norway Spruce?
Little Gem Norway Spruce is Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Little Gem Norway Spruce resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Little Gem Norway Spruce grow?
Little Gem Norway Spruce has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Little Gem Norway Spruce?
Little Gem Norway Spruce grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Little Gem Norway Spruce in my landscape?
Little Gem Norway Spruce is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Suitable for Topiary.
How can I use Little Gem Norway Spruce in my garden design?
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.
What color is the foliage of Little Gem Norway Spruce?
Little Gem Norway Spruce has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Little Gem Norway Spruce?
Good companion plants for Little Gem Norway Spruce include: Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Stonecrop (Sedum).
How do I care for Little Gem Norway Spruce?
Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but adaptable to most soil types; avoid wet, shady sites. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize 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.