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Picea abies 'Little Gem' (Norway spruce 'Little Gem')
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1m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Picea abies 'Little Gem'
Other names
Norway spruce 'Little Gem'
Genus
Picea Picea
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Gem' _ 'Little Gem' is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen conifer of slow growth. Foliage is needle-like and when new in spring is a fresh-green becoming dark green later.
Picea abies 'Little Gem' is: Evergreen
Habit
Irregular
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Pineapple gall adelgid on spruce trees , Red spider mite (box and other) Aphids , Pineapple gall adelgid on spruce trees , Red spider mite (box and other)
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Picea abies 'Little Gem' (Norway spruce 'Little Gem') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moist, free-draining, acidic soil in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Picea abies 'Little Gem'
Other names
Norway spruce 'Little Gem'
Genus
Picea Picea
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Gem' _ 'Little Gem' is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen conifer of slow growth. Foliage is needle-like and when new in spring is a fresh-green becoming dark green later.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Irregular
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Pineapple gall adelgid on spruce trees , Red spider mite (box and other)
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Picea abies 'Little Gem' (Norway spruce 'Little Gem') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moist, free-draining, acidic soil in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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