SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea abies 'Will’s Zwerg'

COMMON NAME: Will’s Zwerg Norway Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 12 feet tall by 6 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate; up to 6 to 12 inches per year under ideal conditions

USDA ZONE: 3-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Narrow, upright, with dense, irregular branching

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Glossy, bright green needles with a tufted texture

FLOWERS: Non-flowering conifer; produces typical Norway spruce cones

PLANT ORIGIN: Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.

PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Specimen, Border, Hedge, Screen, Woodland, Topiary