Picea abies Zagwiżdże - Dwarf Norway spruce
Picea abies Zagwiżdże - Dwarf Norway spruce
Picea abies Zagwiżdże
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
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Description
Picea abies 'Zagwiżdże' is a rare dwarf cultivar of the Norway spruce, of Polish origin. With a quite regular, flat and spherical habit, this conifer develops upright, rigid and slightly bent shoots that point outward. They are green with a slight bluish tint. With slow growth, it is suitable for small gardens, planted as a standalone feature, or enlivens a rockery or container on the terrace. This variety is sensitive to soil and air drought as well as pollution.
Picea abies, also known as the Norway spruce or red fir, is an evergreen conifer belonging to the Pinaceae family. This species originates from northern Europe, more specifically Scandinavia. In its natural environment, the tree has a typically conical and pyramidal habit and can reach 30 m in height, or even more in Eastern Europe. This tree is traditionally used as a Christmas tree in Europe. It thrives in well-drained and moist soils and does not mind very low temperatures.
The 'Zagwiżdże' variety, derived from this species, is a dwarf form with a flattened, rounded habit. Discovered by Professor Włodzimierz Seneta on a spruce growing in Zagwiżdże, this variety was introduced to the market in 2004 by the Szmit nurseries in Pęchcin. With slow growth, there is little data so far on its final size, but it reaches 1 m in height and diameter at 10 years old and remains very compact. It features short, stiff twigs arranged in a spiral on highly tiered branches. Its young spring shoots are a very soft and bright green, then its foliage darkens and becomes vivid green with a bluish tint. Its small evergreen leaves are very prickly, rigid needles arranged all around the twigs in a bottlebrush-like manner. The root system of spruces is shallow and running, making them difficult to transplant when mature and particularly sensitive to wind.
Dwarf spruce 'Zagwiżdże' stands out for its original appearance and small size, requiring no maintenance. It can be planted in rockeries or small beds. Well-suited to container growing, it will also decorate the terrace. This spruce fits perfectly into a rockery setting and contemporary decor. It can be paired with dwarf conifers with very different habits, such as columnar or creeping varieties. Conifers provide long-lasting structure to a space and are an excellent alternative to pruned boxwoods. They form beautiful combinations with heathers and Japanese forest grass, for example.
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Botanical data
Picea
abies
Zagwiżdże
Pinaceae
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Picea abies 'Zagwiżdże' from September to November and from February to May in deep, well-drained, light, not too chalky, moist to dry soil. Sandy or stony soil will be perfectly suitable. Choose a very sunny or partially shaded spot, sheltered from prevailing winds. Soak the root balls thoroughly before planting. Add organic matter at planting time and water generously during the first few years, and in case of prolonged drought. Apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and hoe the soil in summer. This extremely hardy conifer dislikes heavy, waterlogged soil in winter. Pruning is not necessary, quite the opposite, as this plant reaches its full potential when allowed to grow freely.
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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.