Dwarf Black Spruce

Picea mariana 'Nana'

Pronunciation: PY-see-a mar-ee-AY-na
SKU #06447
3-8

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A standout in the rock garden, forming an attractive broad dense globe of lovely blue-green needles. A very slow growing evergreen that will require little to no maintenance. A great filler between larger trees and shrubs. Works well en masse in borders and along driveways, or as a single accent in a rock garden.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Extremely slow growing; reaches only 3 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitRounded
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasThis carefree spreading conifer has a powerful blue cast that adds welcome contrast to bright-green conifers. Use as groundcover, or as a low divider between driveways or along the property line. Good low plant for erosion control; it won't obstruct the view on banks and cut or fill slopes. Ideal filler between upright conifers and broadleaf trees. A candidate for rock gardens, where it spills nicely over boulders and dry stone walls.
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Weigela (Weigela); Speedwell (Veronica)
Care InstructionsGrows easily in moist, slightly acidic, loose, sandy or gravelly loam to fine clay soils. Thrives in cold winter, cool summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize in early spring. Slow growing; no pruning necessary.
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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitRounded
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasThis carefree spreading conifer has a powerful blue cast that adds welcome contrast to bright-green conifers. Use as groundcover, or as a low divider between driveways or along the property line. Good low plant for erosion control; it won't obstruct the view on banks and cut or fill slopes. Ideal filler between upright conifers and broadleaf trees. A candidate for rock gardens, where it spills nicely over boulders and dry stone walls.
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Switch Grass (Panicum); Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus); Weigela (Weigela); Speedwell (Veronica)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in moist, slightly acidic, loose, sandy or gravelly loam to fine clay soils. Thrives in cold winter, cool summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize in early spring. Slow growing; no pruning necessary.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.