Photo of Picea abies 'Little Gem' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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Also Known As

  • Little Gem Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 18"-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

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

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Little Gem' plant

How to Grow Picea abies 'Little Gem'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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