Picea mariana 'Pygmaea'

Black Spruce, Swamp Spruce

Family: Pinaceae Pine


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, orange, purple
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America