Picea abies 'Pumila'
Norway spruce
- Deer resistant
- Dwarf evergreen shrub​
- Dense, compact form​
- Bright green needles
- Category: Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Height: 2-4 ft
- Spread: 3-5 ft
- Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
A slow-growing, dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense, flattened, globular form. Its branches are densely covered with bright green needles, providing year-round visual interest. Ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, or as a specimen plant in borders, offers a compact form suitable for small gardens. Its evergreen foliage provides continuous color and texture, enhancing landscape aesthetics throughout the year.
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Picea abies 'Pumila'
Picea abies 'Pumila' thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during its first growing season to establish strong roots; once established, it tolerates occasional dry spells. This compact evergreen doesn't require pruning to maintain its shape, making it low-maintenance. For best results, apply a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.