Norway Spruce. A dwarf conifer of rounded habit forming a tight bun with needle-like, dark green leaves. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 2m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Picea abies ‘Little Gem’
A dwarf conifer of rounded habit forming a tight bun with needle-like, dark green leaves.
	
	
	Category: Conifers
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Picea  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | abies  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Little Gem'  | 
		
| Common Name | Norway Spruce  | 
		
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 1.2m  | 
		
| Family | Pinaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 2m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | Slow  | 
		
| Growth Habit | Dwarf  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Border  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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