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. |
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