Name: Picea abies 'Little Gem'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Picea abies 'Little Gem', commonly known as 'Little Gem' Norway spruce, is a compact evergreen conifer highly valued for its regular conical shape and slow growth, making it ideal for small gardens, beds, rockeries, or container arrangements. This cultivar features dense dark green foliage that maintains a beautiful color year-round, adding an elegant and sculptural structure to landscape designs. Hardy and easy to grow, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, tolerating various conditions once established. The 'Little Gem' spruce combines continuous ornamental interest, low maintenance, and great hardiness, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a decorative and durable conifer in small spaces or contrasting plantings.

Latin name

Picea abies 'Little Gem'

Common name

Dwarf Norway Spruce 'Little Gem'

Type

Dwarf conifer

Family

Pinaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 2

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate

Fertilization

Light organic amendment in spring

Soil type

Well drained

Minimum temperature

-40 °C (-40 °F)

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Discrete green

Fruiting

Decorative pine cones

Foliage color

Dark green

Shape

Flattened cushion

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

40 cm (16 in)

Width

80 cm (31 in)

Growth rate

Slow

Pets

Deer

The availability of our trees changes with new arrivals and the seasons. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time depending on their natural cycle, nursery production or supplier availability. These product pages are here to guide and inspire your choices for the garden, landscaping projects or the creation of a durable privacy screen.