Picea glauca Echiniformis (White Spruce)
Picea glauca ‘Echiniformis’ (White Spruce) is a dwarf, cushion-shaped, evergreen conifer with perfectly uniform branching. Its tiny branches are densely covered with very short, slender, silvery-green needles. A slow grower, 1 in. per year (2 cm), this Dwarf White Spruce makes a glorious accent in the rock garden. Great for small gardens.
Picea glauca 'Echiniformis' (White Spruce) is a dwarf, cushion-shaped, evergreen conifer with perfectly uniform branching. Its tiny branches are densely covered with very short, slender, silvery-green needles. A slow grower, 1 in. per year (2 cm), this Dwarf White Spruce makes a glorious accent in the rock garden. Great for small gardens.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm) after 10 years.
- Performs best in full sun in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Generally prefers cool climates and will struggle in hot and humid climate areas. Provide good air circulation.
- Perfect as a distinctive specimen plant in the sunny border, cottage gardens, rock gardens or containers.
- Watch for adelgids, aphids or conifer red spider mite. Easy to grow and easy to care for.
- No pruning required.
- Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or grafting in winter.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Picea – Spruces |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 20″ (50cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |