Gradually forming a low, cushion-like dome of rich green foliage, this compact conifer is deservedly popular. It's ideal for adding year-round colour and structure to rockeries or gravel gardens, and it can also be used in pots or woven through border edges.
How to care for Picea abies Little Gem:
Pruning is not usually necessary, however any shoots that ruin the symmetry of the plant can be removed in autumn. Apply a generous layer of mulch around the base of the plant (avoiding the immediate crown) in late winter.
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.7m
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil