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Picea abies 'Saint James'

Also Known As

  • Picea abies 'St. James'
  • St. James Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Picea abies 'Saint James' plant details

Picea abies 'Saint James' 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 'Saint James'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, globose, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Saint James'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf spruce with golden-yellow foliage. Found as a result of cross-pollinating 'Gold Drift' with 'Acrocona' by Bob Fincham.
MINIATURE. A delightful bun-shaped mounding plant. Slow grower. Light green needles. Noticeably red buds in spring.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Saint James' plant

How to Grow Picea abies 'Saint James'

  • 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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