Picea abies 'Pumila', commonly known as the dwarf Norway spruce, is a compact and slow-growing conifer that is ideal for rock gardens, small landscapes, or container gardening. This evergreen features dense, bright-green needles and forms a rounded, mounded habit over time, adding year-round interest with its tidy and neat appearance. It is a low-maintenance, hardy choice that brings consistent structure and greenery to gardens without overwhelming surrounding plants.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): 2–3 ft x 4–5 ft
- Habit: Dense, rounded mound
- Bloom/interest: Evergreen foliage
- Hardiness zone: 3–7
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained soils; tolerates clay and loam
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate drought tolerance once established
