Illustrative photo.
Picea abies 'WILL'S ZWERG' dwarf Norway spruce
size/type
medium-sized shrub
usual height
1,5-3m
usual width
1-2m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
mycorrhizal product
categorized
Description of the plant
Another lovely piece for miniature lovers is this dwarf spruce. It grows slowly, compact and dense to it mature height of 3m only after a few decades.
Needles are short and stiff, rich green. New branches show bright orangey-brown bark and are short. No pruning needed for dense growth. The shape is conical with relatively narrow base compared to fir which makes a rather wide base.
Growing conditions and care
Spruces need fertile, deep soil that is neutral to acidic. They are fully hardy to -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 16-02-2008.
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