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  • Enci Mugo Pine

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: pine, dwarf, Low Growing Evergreens
    Botanical Name: Pinus mugo 'Enci'Common Name: Enci Mugo Pine Updated 11/2012 Height: 3-4' Spread: 3-5' Habit/Form: Rounded Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 2-7Cultural Requirements: Best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers slightly-acidic pH...

  • Dwarf Norway Spruce

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: dwarf, Low Growing Evergreens, Spruce
    Botanical Name: Picea abies 'Pumila'Common Name: Dwarf Norway Spruce Updated 11/2012   Height: 3-4' Spread: 4-5' Habit/Form: Broad, dense; more rounded than Bird's Nest Spruce   Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 2-8Cultural Requirements:...

  • Dwarf Alberta Spruce

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Spruce, dwarf, Intermediate-Sized Evergreens for the Home Landsca
    Botanical Name: Picea glauca 'Conica' Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce Updated 11/2012 Form Winter form Needles   Height: 6-8' Spread: 4-5' Habit/Form: Conical, dense Growth Rate: Extremely slow Zone:...