Family: Pinaceae

Scientific Name: Picea abies Little Gem

Common Name: Little Gem Spruce

DescriptionA very slow growing globular shaped, dwarf Spruce. For the full sun areas of the landscape.
Pronunciation(PY-see-uh)(A-bees)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Coniferous
Hardiness ZoneCold hardy to zone #5
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
LeavesWhen the plant is producing new growth it looks very soft. In reality it grows very slow and the new growth is very short making the plant very stiff and rough.
DimensionsGrowth rate of less than 1/2" per year.
Cultivar OriginWitches Broom sport of Picea nidiformis (Birds Nest Spruce), F.J.Grootendorst Nurseries, Boskoop
Notes & Reference#03-The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs (Hillier Nursery)
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