Picea abies Tompa - Norway spruce
Picea abies Tompa - Norway spruce
Picea abies Tompa
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
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Description
Picea abies 'Tompa' is a dwarf variety of Norway spruce that forms an adorable small flattened cone of bright green. Its needles transition from soft green to olive green. Decorative cones adorn this pretty conifer from September onwards, when mature. Plant it in a flowerbed, rockery, or pot to decorate the terrace all year round.
Picea abies 'Tompa' is a horticultural selection of the Norway spruce, resembling the famous 'Alberta Globe' spruce, which it surpasses. Picea abies, also known as Norway spruce or red fir, is a large evergreen conifer belonging to the Pinaceae family, native to northern Europe. In its natural environment, it has a typically conical, pyramidal habit and can reach 30m in height. It thrives in well-drained, moist soil and is unfazed by very low temperatures. The 'Tompa' variety exhibits very slow growth. Eventually, the plant will reach 90cm in height and about 50–60cm in diameter. This small "fir" produces short, tightly packed shoots, densely covered with very short needles, arranged in a bottlebrush-like fashion. The reddish-brown winter buds are very decorative. Its spring shoots are a very soft, bright green, later turning uniformly green. 'Tompa' is a monoecious variety, meaning male and female cones appear in different locations on the same tree: the ovate and yellow-orange male cones develop on one-year-old shoots, while female cones appear at the shoot tips. The latter, initially upright and green to reddish, later turn brown and pendulous. The root system of spruces is shallow and running, making them difficult to transplant when mature and particularly vulnerable to wind.
With its lovely broad conical habit, truly compact size, low maintenance, and ease of cultivation, Norway spruce 'Tompa' is a perfect plant for rockeries and terraces. It pairs well with large stones, geometric lines, and masonry work. It can be combined with flattened dwarf conifers (Picea abies Nidiformis) or upright (juniper 'Blue Arrow'). The architectural qualities of conifers naturally shine in a contemporary garden. They pair particularly well with heathers.
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Botanical data
Picea
abies
Tompa
Pinaceae
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Picea abies 'Tompa' from September to November and from February to May in deep, well-drained, light, preferably neutral or slightly acidic soil, moist to occasionally dry. A sandy or stony soil that is not too chalky will be perfectly suitable. Choose a spot that is very sunny or partially shaded and sheltered from prevailing winds. Soak the root balls thoroughly before planting. Add organic matter at planting time and water generously for the first few years, and during prolonged dry spells. Apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and hoe the soil in summer. This extremely hardy conifer dislikes heavy soils that are waterlogged in winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.