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Also Known As

  • Bergmans Gem Dwarf Oriental Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short, dark green needles and a compact habit keep this dwarf, globose spruce tidy. It grows slowly into a roughly 3' ball in 10 years.
Eventually 10'-12' tall. This mid green spruce will have a layered form. A really pretty specimen plant.
An excellent dwarf conifer. Needles are short and very dark green. Flat growing and somewhat funnel-shaped when young, maturing to a flat global bush. Fabulous whether in its natural form or on standard! Growth Rate slow, less than 3" annually
Short, very dark-green needles on a slow-growing low mound. Nice selection.
Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem' - A dwarf form of Oriental or Caucasian Spruce. Leaves wrap close to stem with dark green. Plant is a dwarf globose bun. Use this as substitute for a Nest Spruce. Introduced by Kristick Nursery, Wellsville, PA. In 1980.
A cushion when young this gradually develops a conical shape with age.
Bergman's Gem is an excellent dwarf conifer that grows into a very tiny flattened globe. Dark green in color. Only grows about 3" per year.

By: Fantastic Plants

Flattened globular form, lush dark green needles, evergreen, Deer resistant USDA Zones 4-8.

Gardening facts about Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem' plant

How to Grow Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Flower Color

    • cream
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