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Pinaceae
Trees and shrubs
Norway spruce 'Tompa'
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Pinaceae
Picea abies 'Tompa', or Norway spruce 'Tompa', is a very compact dwarf conifer prized for its dense, rounded habit. This variety forms a small, exceptionally tight globular shrub that brings rich, structured texture to rockeries, dwarf conifer beds, and alpine gardens. Its short, dark green needles densely cover the branches, creating a uniform and decorative plant mass all year round. Thanks to its slow growth, this spruce maintains its regular shape for a long time without requiring significant pruning. Very hardy and durable, it adapts well to cold climates and tolerates ordinary, well-drained soils. However, it prefers full sun locations to maintain compact growth and intense foliage color.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall, light brown cones typical of spruce trees
Maximum height90 cm (3 ft)
Maximum width4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rateSlow
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
