Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea abies 'Pumila'

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Evergreen, Compact/Dwarf, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Container Friendly, and Hedge/Screen

Specifications

Botanical Name

Picea abies 'Pumila'
Height

3-4 ft
Width

3-5 ft
Growing Zones

3-8
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Slow
Leaf Color
- Green
Fall Color

Evergreen
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

The Dwarf Norway Spruce is happiest when settled into a site that provides great light and excellent drainage. Picking the right spot now ensures this gorgeous evergreen maintains its dense, compact shape for years to come.

Sunlight: Aim for a minimum of six hours of direct sun daily; full sun ensures the best needle color and dense habit. While it can handle light afternoon shade, less sun will result in a slightly looser, more open growth pattern.
Soil: This plant needs well-drained, slightly acidic soil; think of soil that stays moist but never soggy. If you have heavy clay, amend the entire planting hole with plenty of compost and coarse sand to improve aeration and prevent root rot.

Watering Requirements

For the first year, water deeply and consistently—about once a week during dry periods—to help the root system establish itself. Once mature, your spruce will be impressively drought-tolerant, but watch for prolonged dry spells, especially through the winter when soil moisture can become depleted. Inconsistent watering can lead to needle drop and desiccation stress, significantly impacting the plant's overall health and appearance.

Pruning Tips

Unlike many flowering shrubs, pruning an evergreen is about shaping and density, not bloom timing. The best time to prune is in early spring or early summer, just as the new growth "candles" are expanding but before they fully harden. Simply pinch or snip off half of the new candle growth; this encourages back-budding and keeps the plant dense, which is the key to maintaining its tidy, compact form.

Fertilizer Needs

A well-established Dwarf Norway Spruce requires minimal feeding, but a boost in spring can be helpful. Apply a slow-release, balanced granular fertilizer formulated for evergreens (like a 10-10-10 ratio) around the plant's drip line as soon as new growth begins. A crucial thing to avoid is applying high-nitrogen fertilizer late in the season, after mid-July, because it encourages soft, tender growth that won't have time to harden off before winter frost.

Growing Zones 3-8

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Attractive Evergreen Accent - Dwarf Norway Spruce

Whether you are just getting started in new a home, or revamping mature landscaping with fresh, modern plantings - you'll want to include evergreen shrubs in your design! These beautiful workhorses pull the load all year long, with steadfast color and enduring structure.

Some evergreens grow to enormous proportions, and that won't work in small space gardens. Get a big impact with the small-scale Dwarf Norway Spruce (Picea abies 'Pumila')! Growing slowly into a broad mound. You'll have a delightful shape with charismatic, blue-green needles that look amazing all year long.

Create a showy, low-maintenance garden with this perfect choice to bring beauty without back-breaking effort. These tidy, yet cute and personable, evergreens add a perky green presence all growing season!

Sparrows and other small songbirds love them for shelter. However, deer tend to leave them alone. These miniature Norway Spruces handle USDA cold hardiness zones 3 to 8 with ease!

Landscape Application:

Leverage these unique, globe-shaped plants to accent your foundation where they stay low enough to use under windows! Or as backdrops and definition throughout mixed garden plantings. The compact size, mounding habit, and showy, uptilted dark green foliage create a strong focal point.

Our sales teams work with property owners across the country who are ripping out overgrown "ho-hum" plantings and starting over fresh and modern. Formal enough for the front yard, Dwarf Norway Spruce is too chipper to be boring! It won't outgrow its space and you will likely never have to prune it to maintain the uniform shape.

This low-growing, hardy evergreen is also a good choice for Rock gardens and can be planted along the top of retaining walls. You'll gain four seasons of interest by including one or several on a raised berm!

Plant several as a bright, low, easy-care hedge, spacing them three feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. For the fastest results, buy the largest container size we have in stock. These are older plants that have been carefully grown for many years.

No need to miss out on design fundamentals if you are renting, or only have a tiny courtyard to furnish. Grow Dwarf Norway Spruce in containers for your balcony or patio. Can you imagine how fun a pair of hot pink pots will look flanking on either side of your front door?

On commercial properties, why not create a tableau of dwarf evergreens in colorful outdoor containers that match your logo? They'll grab attention for years and years, all for the minimal costs of water and fertilizer.

Develops A Uniform Globe-Shape
Marvelously Dense Blue-Green Needles
Provides Valuable Shelter for Birds
Specimen or Hedge & Great in Foundation Plantings
Stays Compact Without Pruning
Can Be Grown in Containers For Years!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Dwarf Norway Spruce performs well in either full sun or partial shade (especially in hotter climates). You will need to plant them with good air circulate access in a site with well-drained soil. If your planting site remains soggy for prolonged periods, please elevate the planting in a raised bed.

Pay close attention to watering and protect your investment with a moderate amount of water applied in times without adequate rainfall. Ensure that your outdoor containers have plenty of drainage holes, and container-grown plants need supplemental water their whole life. Water your evergreens very well before winter to prevent winter burn.

Improve your soil with a light application of mulch over the root system. You can apply fertilizer for evergreens in early spring, but please follow the directions on the label.

If you ever need to correct a wayward branch, do any light pruning in spring before new growth begins. You'll appreciate the lighter green growth in spring!

Grow In Full Sun or Partial Shade
Any Kind Of Well-Drained Soil Types
Moderate Moisture Needs
Extremely Cold Hardy!
Slow Growing = Low-Maintenance
Deer-Resistant

Gain an elegant, polished, and high-end designer look with compact Dwarf Norway Spruce! Place your order from our plant experts at NatureHills.com!

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Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea abies 'Pumila'

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