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Little Gem Norway Spruce

Scientific name: Picea abies 'Little Gem'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:6 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The Norway Spruce cultivar sold as ‘Little Gem’ is typically viewed as a sport of the more robust ‘Nidiformis’ .

  Morphology:
This a miniature conifer that only grows to 18” in height but can spread to 6’ in width. It forms a dense, flat topped foundation shrub with a globe shape. During the spring flush of new growth, the needles are yellow green resembling yellow flowers. Later in the summer the growth turns green.

  Adaptation:
A well drained acidic site is best.

  Pests:
None reported.
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