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    • Photo of Picea schrenkiana 'Nana' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Picea schrenkiana 'Nana'

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Schrenk Spruce
    • Dwarf Tien Shan Spruce

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-7b

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    Picea schrenkiana 'Nana' plant details

    Picea schrenkiana 'Nana' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea schrenkiana 'Nana'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: dwarf, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea schrenkiana 'Nana'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf form of a little-known species native to central Asia, this rare spruce has sharp, dark gray-green needles, light brown buds and purple-brown cones. The dense, upright conifer forms an evergreen cushion, slightly taller than wide.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Schrenkiana is seldom seen in cultivation and this dwarf form has long been virtually unobtainable.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Picea schrenkiana 'Nana' plant

    How to Grow Picea schrenkiana 'Nana'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Picea orientalis 'Skylands'

    aka Skyland's Oriental Spruce, Skylands Yellow Oriental Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-35'

    Width: 4'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Picea orientalis 'Skylands' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns'

    aka Picea omorika 'Bruns Pendula', Picea omorika 'Bruns', Bruns Serbian Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Picea glauca 'Gnome'

    aka Dwarf Alberta Spruce

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Picea glauca 'Gnome' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata'

    aka Variegated Black Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata' form by Conifer Kingdom
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    Picea smithiana

    aka Himalayan Spruce

    Plant Type

    Conifer

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 35'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Picea smithiana by Karl Gercens III
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