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Picea abies Little Gem - Norway Spruce

Picea abies Little Gem
Norway Spruce, Common Spruce, European Spruce

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A small, rounded and compact cushion, spreading over time, composed of short branches covered with light green needle-like foliage. Its very ornamental, rounded silhouette inserts elegantly into a rock garden or stands out in a pot on the terrace. Slow-growing and easy to cultivate in well-drained soil which is not too dry, in full sun or partial shade.    
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to June, September to November
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Description

Picea abies 'Little Gem' is a dwarf variety of common spruce that resembles a small, round and compact cushion, forming an almost perfect ball. It spreads over time, displaying short branches covered with dense, light green and vibrant foliage. It is highly ornamental, its small silhouette elegantly fitting into flower beds, enlivening rockeries or standing out in pots on the terrace. It has very slow growth and is easy to cultivate in ordinary, well-drained soil which is not too dry, in full sun or partial shade.

 

 

The Picea abies, also known as the Norway spruce or red spruce, is an evergreen conifer belonging to the pine family (Pinaceae), native to northern Europe, specifically Scandinavia. In its natural environment, it has a typically conical and pyramidal shape and can reach a height of 30 m (98 ft 5 in). This species is traditionally used as a Christmas tree in Europe. It prefers well-drained and cool soils and is happy in very low temperatures.

The 'Little Gem' variety, derived from this species, is a dwarf form with a compact, rounded and spreading habit. Its growth is very slow. Eventually, it will reach 30 cm (11.8 in) in height and approximately 50 to 60 cm (19.7 to 23.6 in) in diameter. It produces short and tightly packed branches, densely covered with very short, brush-like needles. The reddish-brown winter cones are highly decorative. Its young spring shoots are a very tender and bright green, then its foliage takes on a uniformly vibrant green. The root system of spruces is shallow and spreading, making them difficult to transplant when mature and particularly sensitive to wind.

 

The 'Little Gem' Spruce, with its attractive rounded shape, very compact growth, low maintenance, and ease of cultivation, is a perfect plant for rockeries and terraces. It pairs well with large stones, geometric lines, and masonry. It can be combined with columnar or upright dwarf conifers. The architectural qualities of conifers naturally impose themselves in the design of a contemporary garden, which prefers the aesthetics of shapes, silhouettes, and textures over flowers. They go well with heathers or ground-cover plants such as aubrietas, cerastiums and shrubby salvias, as well as flowering shrubs.

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Picea abies Little Gem - Norway Spruce (Foliage) Foliage
Picea abies Little Gem - Norway Spruce (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate very slow

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Picea

Species

abies

Cultivar

Little Gem

Family

Pinaceae

Other common names

Norway Spruce, Common Spruce, European Spruce

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6780021

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Planting and care

Picea abies 'Little Gem' should be planted from September to November and from February to June in deep, well-drained, light, neutral or slightly acidic, and occasionally moist to dry soil. A sandy or rocky soil that is not too chalky will be perfect. Choose a very sunny or partly shady spot, sheltered from prevailing winds. Soak the root ball well before planting. Add organic fertilizer at planting and water generously in the first few years, and during prolonged dry periods. Apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and weed the soil in summer. This extremely hardy plant dislikes heavy, waterlogged soils in winter. Pruning is not necessary as this plant expresses its full potential when allowed to grow freely.

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Planting period

Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to June, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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