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.

Very popular, Picea mariana 'Nana' (Black Spruce) is a dwarf evergreen conifer forming a compact cushion of dense, rounded habit. Prized for its tiny, tightly congested blue-green needles, small size and lovely texture, it is an excellent choice as a specimen for rock gardens, foundation plantings or shrub borders.

Black Spruce is sometimes effected by eastern dwarf mistletoe, needle cast, needle rusts, and canker. Aphids, budworms, and bagworms may also have an effect. More information on Picea mariana. The shrub is grown for the foliage that when new is …

The Dwarf Black Spruce is a unique bun-shaped evergreen that develops into a plant about twice as wide as it is tall, with a neat rounded profile. It is dense, with many short branches, covered tightly with needles that are blue-green and dusted with a silvery coating.

Wider than tall, this dwarf, flattened cushion form of black spruce has layered branching and dusty, blue-green needles. Growing about 2″ per year, a 10 year plant can measure 18″ tall and 2′-3′ wide.

Beautiful grouped or massed in a shrub border. Lovely groundcover, for slopes, or drift throughout the mixed border. Combines beautifully with small ornamental grasses. Plant in spring or early fall to give plants the best start. Choose a location that …

Dwarf Black Spruce is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the garden for its interestingly mounded form. It has attractive grayish green evergreen foliage which emerges light green in spring. The needles are highly ornamental and remain grayish green throughout the winter.

Dwarf black spruce (Picea mariana ‘Nana’) is a conifer that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Dwarf black spruce (Picea mariana ‘Nana’).

Picea mariana 'Nana' Dwarf Black Spruce A very slow growing miniature conifer, dense spruce with blue-green needles. Nice tight growth, One of the best mound forms.

Oct 7, 2024 · The Dwarf Black Spruce is a highly compact dwarf conifer shrub that sports a naturally rounded spherical form, extremely delicate blue-green needles and an incredible tolerance of cold/heat and other harsh conditions.