Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea abies 'Pumila'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: A small and compact evergreen which forms a rounded, cushion shape. This shrub is adorned with an abundance of vibrant green needles. Its low growing habit and slow growth makes it a great shrub for foundation planting or rock gardens.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 4-6' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Unknown
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • JVWCD Building West
    • JVWCD Flag Pole
    • JVWCD Rock Garden
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter