Species dwarf Norway spruce
compact, upright, brown stems with small, silver-green, needle-like leaves

dwarf Norway spruce

Picea abies 'Elegans'

Also Known As - Norwegian Spruce
Dwarf Norway Spruce (Picea abies 'Elegans') is a small-sized evergreen conifer with a pyramid-like shape and lush foliage. As its name implies, this plant only grows up to 3-6 feet tall and retains its dense, attractive form without pruning. Its flexible branches are adorned with a fine blue-green hue, which darkens through maturity. Hardy and adaptable to a variety of climates, Dwarf Norway Spruce is suitable for a variety of uses including creating a relaxing wall of evergreen in your garden, or as a groundcover in larger landscapes.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3

Flowers:

Non-flowering Flowers

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Acidic, Well-drained

Cones:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Water the Dwarf Norway Spruce twice a week, using enough water to evenly moisten the soil. Make sure to water early in the day so that the foliage has time to dry before nightfall. If the soil dries out or the foliage appears wilted, water more frequently.

sunlight

Dwarf Norway Spruce (Picea abies 'Elegans') requires full sun to partial shade exposure for optimal growth and development. For best results, choose an area that receives full sun in the morning and partial shade during the hottest part of the day. During its growing season, a minimum of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day is recommended. In winter, this same species requires at least 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight. During the hottest part of summer, less sunlight should be provided during the middle of the day, especially if the plant is exposed to scorching afternoon sun.

pruning

Dwarf Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Elegans') should be pruned annually, preferably in late winter or early spring before any new growth appears. Pruning should focus on thinning the tree's lower branches and removing any dead, diseased, or broken wood. Care should also be taken to ensure that no more than 25-30% of the top of the tree is removed in any 1 pruning regime to maintain an attractive, balanced form.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Picea abies 'Elegans' typically starts flowering in late April or early May.

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