Botanical Name: Picea Abies 'Little Gem'
Type: Needled evergreen
Family: Pinaceae
Size: 50 cm diameter globe (2ft diameter globe)
Zone: Hardy to Zone 4
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Description: Non-flowering
Light: Full sun to light shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Leaf: Evergreen
Attracts: Birds
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Deer, Air Pollution
Soil: Well-drained
A dwarf evergreen that requires practically no maintenance. Dense, flat-topped globe grafted on a stem for a better show. Rich green needles. Extremely slow-growing. Great for rock gardens or where miniature plants are needed.
Key to Success: Fertilize regularly with 30-10-10 evergreen food. Use triple mix and liquid transplanter fertilizer for planting success.