‘Well’s Emerald Creeper’ Norway Spruce
Picea abies ‘Well’s Emerald Creeper‘
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:Â 3a-7b (8a with some shade or filtered sun in the afternoon)Â Â Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Coniferous EvergreenÂ
Height at Maturity:Â 2′
Width at Maturity:Â 5-6′
Spacing:Â Use as specimen or space 8 feet or more for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form:Â Spreading
Growth Rate:Â Slow
Foliage Color:Â Emerald Green, Bright Green new growth
Fragrant Foliage:Â Yes
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun or Part Shade in Zones 3-8; Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun in Zones 7b-8a
Water Needs:Â Â Average, low when established
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage, Loam, Sand, SiltÂ
Soil Drainage:Â Moist But Well Drained – does not tolerate standing water or constantly wet soil
Soil pH:Â 5.0 – 7.5
Maintenance / Care:Â Very Low
Attracts:Â Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Cold (-40F), Deer, Disease, Drought (when established), Insect
Description
An elegant and highly ornamental specimen or accent plant for the refined landscape, the ‘Well’s Emerald Creeper’ Norway Spruce is a rare and unique low growing and spreading selection featuring emerald green needles on graceful upswept branches. The branches run across the ground and will cascade over wall, boulders and rims of pots, planters and other containers. Excellent in rock or conifer gardens, to accentuate an entryway, or anywhere you want an outstanding feature plant that draws the eye and grabs attention.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing to around 2 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide, the ‘Well’s Emerald Creeper’ Norway Spruce is ideal for use as a focal point specimen. A fine accent in home foundation plantings, conifer gardens and rock gardens.
Suggested Spacing:Â Use as a focal point specimen plant
Growing Preferences
Well’s Emerald Creeper Norway Spruce is easy to grow in a damp to moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. As with so many other conifers, constantly soggy or wet soils can be problematic; leading to root rot or other harmful plant diseases. So make sure to plant this one in well-drained soil, whether in the ground or in pots. It grows best in full sun however in Zones 7b to 8a it will like some shade or filtered sun during the mid afternoon. Once established, water needs are quite low when growing in the ground. In pots, soil moisture will need to be monitored more closely, especially during summer. When the top two inches of soil is dry, provide water.
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