About
A slow-growing dwarf conifer, up to 60cm high in 10 years, forming a low, dense mound of stiff, dark green needles that are fresh green when young.
About the genus
Picea are evergreen trees with rigid, needle-like leaves arranged singly all round the shoots, and narrow, leathery-scaled cones borne near the ends of the shoots
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Shrubs
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well-drained, neutral to acidic soil in full sun. See conifer cultivation for more advice
PruningNo pruning required. New growth may be trimmed if necessary but it is best not to cut back into older wood
PropagationPropagate by grafting in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus