Shrubs
Picea abies 'Little Gem'
Little Gem Norway spruce
Tiny green needles crowd short, layered branches to form a very dense, flattened globe. This miniature spruce is well suited to rock gardens and small conifer collections. Protect it from intense midsummer heat, which can scorch patches of the foliage.
At a glance
- Sun
- Sun with midday shelter in hot sites
- Size at stated age
- 12 in. at 10 years tall × 18 in. at 10 years wide
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil; water deeply while establishing.
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 2–8
Sizes & prices
- #3$74.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Little pruning needed; keep cuts within leafy growth, not bare old wood.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Little Gem Norway spruce. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.