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'Arnold Dwarf'
Arnold Dwarf Norway Spruce
Origin: Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Mike's
Opinion
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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 |
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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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