An extremely slow growing conifer producing an attractive irregular neat dome. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 15cm. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Picea abies ‘Pygmaea’
An extremely slow growing conifer producing an attractive irregular neat dome.
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| Species | abies |
| Varietry | 'Pygmaea' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Grafting |
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