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Articles tagged dwarf

  • Enci Dwarf Mugo Pine

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Low Growing Evergreens, dwarf, pine
    Botanical Name: Pinus mugo 'Enci'Common Name: Enci Dwarf Mugo or Swiss Mountain Pine 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...

  • Dwarf Norway Spruce

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

  • Dwarf Alberta Spruce

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Intermediate-Sized Evergreens for the Home Landsca, dwarf, Spruce
     Botanical Name: Picea glauca 'Conica' (or P. glauca var. albertiana 'Conica')Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce Form Winter form Needles   Height: 6-8' Spread: 4-5' Habit/Form: Conical, dense Growth Rate:...