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Hardiness Zone: 3 Other Names: Norwegian Spruce Description: Fresh green needles and a compact habit make this slow growing dwarf conifer a great choice for smaller landscapes and even rock gardens; features a wide conical shape; a superior choice for its vigor and hardiness Ornamental Features Tompa Dwarf Spruce is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its decidedly oval form. It has light green evergreen foliage. The needles remain light green throughout the winter. Landscape Attributes Tompa Dwarf Spruce is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a shapely oval form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. Tompa Dwarf Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Tompa Dwarf Spruce will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
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This guide is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.