Picea abies 'Will's Zwerg' 60-70CM

Planting Picea abies 'Will's Zwerg' 60–70 cm

• About the plant

  • Dwarf, very slow-growing Norway spruce with a dense, conical habit.

  • Evergreen, with short, stiff needles and a naturally tidy outline.

• Choosing the right position

  • Prefers full sun for tight, compact growth, but tolerates light shade.

  • Ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens, mixed conifer borders and statement pots.

  • Choose a spot sheltered from harsh, drying winds.

• Soil and compost

  • Likes moist but well-drained soil; avoid areas that stay waterlogged.

  • Fares best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions.

  • On heavy clay, improve drainage with coarse grit and organic matter.

  • For pots, use peat-free ericaceous or conifer compost with added grit or perlite.

• Planting in the ground

  • Dig a hole about twice the width of the pot and similar depth.

  • Position the plant so the top of the rootball is level with surrounding soil.

  • Backfill, firm gently and water thoroughly.

  • Apply a light mulch of bark or compost around, but not touching, the stem.

• Planting in containers

  • Choose a sturdy pot at least 30 cm wide with good drainage holes.

  • Add a layer of crocks or coarse gravel at the base.

  • Set the plant so the soil level sits just below the pot rim.

  • Fill around the rootball with compost, firm lightly and water well.

Ongoing Care, Watering and Feeding

• Watering

  • Keep soil or compost evenly moist during the first growing season.

  • Once established in the ground, water deeply only in extended dry spells.

  • Container plants dry out faster; check regularly and water when the top few centimetres are dry.

• Feeding

  • In early spring, apply a light dressing of slow-release, balanced fertiliser around the root zone.

  • This dwarf conifer needs only modest feeding; avoid strong, frequent fertiliser use.

  • Container plants benefit from a diluted liquid feed every 4–6 weeks from late spring to midsummer.

• Mulching and weed control

  • Maintain a shallow layer of organic mulch around the base, topping up each spring.

  • Mulch conserves moisture, suppresses weeds and protects fine surface roots.

• Pruning and shaping

  • Little or no pruning is required; it naturally forms a neat cone.

  • Remove dead, damaged or badly misplaced shoots, cutting back to healthy wood.

  • Avoid shortening the central leader unless you deliberately want to reduce height growth.

Seasonal Care, Problems and Design Tips

• Winter and cold

  • Fully hardy in normal garden conditions once established.

  • In containers, raise pots on feet to improve drainage and, in very cold spells, move to a more sheltered spot to protect roots.

• Pests and problems

  • Generally trouble-free with good resistance to most pests and diseases.

  • Check occasionally for aphids or spruce spider mite; early infestations can often be washed off with water.

• Long-term growth and garden use

  • Very slow, steady growth makes it ideal for small gardens, terraces and long-term containers.

  • Works well as a year-round focal point in a pot, underplanted with low ground covers or seasonal colour.

  • In beds and rockeries, combine with heathers, dwarf conifers and stones to emphasise its form and texture

• Size
  60-70 CM C7.5

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