Buy Picea abies 'Little Gem'

Also Known As

Little Gem Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 18"-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

2a-8b

15-18” head (18” tall) | $251

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

#1 Container | $44.99

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Picea abies 'Little Gem' plant details

Picea abies 'Little Gem' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Little Gem'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 18 IN - 2 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Little Gem'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic and rich

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This globose conifer has short, light-green needles. The slow growth rate makes it a good plant for a rock garden or smaller landscape.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A miniature form of Norway Spruce. Needles are very small with dark green color. Forms a cute, round bun. Sweet little plant!

By: Garden World

Picea abies 'Little Gem' - Bold green needles form a dense, flat topped globe. This is a dwarf Norway Spruce evergreen conifer very little maintenance. A proven spruce in the landscape.

By: Kigi Nursery

MINIATURE. This sport of 'Nidiformis' certainly has the right name. It has super neat, tiny, short needles and very slow growing, ½-1" a year. A desirable plant for any garden.