Picea abies 'Arnold Dwarf' (Arnold Dwarf Norway Spruce)
Michael's Opinion
Arnold Dwarf Norway Spruce is a compact conifer with a broad, conical shape. Its form makes it a good choice for rock gardens or borders where a 'filler' is desired. It has attractive mid to dark-green foliage that offers year round interest.
Botanical Information
Family | Pinaceae |
Genus | Picea |
Species | abies |
Cultivar | 'Arnold Dwarf' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 7a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-37) - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) | (-35) - 30 |
Height | 30-60 cm |
Spread | 1.8-3.6 m |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
ID Characteristic | Compact dense conifer with slow growth, wider in height. Noted for mid to deep-green foliage. |
Shape | Broadly conical and compact. |
Cultivation | Prefers sun to partial shade in acidic, neutral to lightly alkaline soil. |
Notable Specimens | Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | Greyish-brown bark, roughened with thick scales. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Reddish to light brown, conical and blunt-pointed. Scales are tight-fitting, outer scales may have spreading tips. |
Leaf Description | Long green evergreen needles 12 - 24 mm long, dark green in colour. |
Colour Description | Mid to dark-green. |