Picea abies 'Little Gem'
Norway spruce
Gradually forming a low, cushion-like dome of rich green foliage, this compact conifer is deservedly popular. It's ideal...
2 litre pot
£29.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Gradually forming a low, cushion-like dome of rich green foliage, this compact conifer is deservedly popular. It's ideal for adding year-round colour and structure to rockeries or gravel gardens, and it can also be used in pots or woven through border edges.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Picea abies Little Gem:
Pruning is not usually necessary, however any shoots that ruin the symmetry of the plant can be removed in autumn. Apply a generous layer of mulch around the base of the plant (avoiding the immediate crown) in late winter.
