Picea abies Pumila #3
Picea abies Pumila #3
Pumila Norway Spruce
Dwarf evergreen
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A very useful shrub in cold climates, this big bushy Spruce is perfect for hedges and as background planting. Plant as a single specimen to allow its natural form to show. Good cover-up for foundations, fences or mechanical equipment.
Botanical Name- Picea abies 'Pumila'
Pronunciation- PY-see-uh AY-beez
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but tolerant of average soils
Current Size- #3
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Companion Plants- Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (mounded synergy, pollinator-friendly)
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
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