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Picea abies

'Arnold Dwarf'


Arnold Dwarf Norway Spruce




Origin:  Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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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.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Picea
Species
abies
Cultivar
'Arnold Dwarf'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1a - 7a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7 - H5
Temperature (°C)
(-37) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
(-35) - 30
Height
30-60 cm
Spread
1.8-3.6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Prefers sun to partial shade in acidic, neutral to lightly alkaline soil.
Shape
Broadly conical and compact.
Growth
Slow
ID Characteristic
Compact dense conifer with slow growth, wider in height. Noted for mid to deep-green foliage.
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.
Notable Specimens
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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