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
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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