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‘Little Gem’

Spruce - Bird's Nest

Picea abies

'Little Gem'

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  • Evergreen
  • Super dwarf
  • Very hardy
Description

'Little Gem' Norway spruce is vastly different than what most people think of for the species. This cultivar naturally grows as a tiny dwarf mound, much like bird's nest spruce, but smaller and more round. This is a nice little plant for edging walks or borders. Missouri Botanical Garden Plant of Merit.

USDA Zone
2 - 8 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
1 - 2'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Prefers moist, sandy, acidic soil.

Pruning

Naturally grows as a very tight mound so requires little to no pruning.

Uses

Mixed borders; rock gardens; edging; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Not terribly heat tolerant.

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Drought tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Picea, Common name: Spruce - Bird's Nest, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Drought tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Picea, Common name: Spruce - Bird's Nest, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage