{"product_id":"gregoryana-norway-spruce","title":"Gregoryana Norway Spruce","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dense, Slow Green Globe for Small Gardens\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGregoryana Norway Spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gregoryana') is a classic dwarf that forms a dense, rounded cushion of fine green needles. Extremely slow - reaching just 2-4 feet over many years - it needs no pruning to keep its tidy globe shape. A timeless choice for rock gardens, foundations, and miniature conifer collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGregoryana Norway Spruce Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gregoryana'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGregoryana Norway Spruce, Gregory's Dwarf Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery slow - 1-3 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water deeply through the first two seasons.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - fine, dense green needles in a rounded cushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood - deer rarely browse spruce; the stiff needles deter them.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native; a European Norway spruce dwarf selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGregoryana Norway Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock Gardens \u0026amp; Foundations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts slow green globe is ideal for rockeries, small beds, and tidy foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMiniature Conifer Beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long-lived anchor for collections of dwarf and miniature evergreens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Gregoryana Norway Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring through early fall all work, but late August through mid-September is ideal, giving roots time to settle before the ground freezes. Water deeply once a week the first season and mulch to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGregoryana Norway Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDwarf cushion accent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGregoryana forms a dense, rounded cushion of fine green needles just 2–4 feet tall and wide — a tidy little globe that anchors a small bed, rock garden, or entry planting in Edina, Plymouth, or Minneapolis without ever needing a trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock gardens and front of border\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact, slow-growing habit makes it a natural for rock gardens and the front of a border, where it adds fine-textured evergreen structure among perennials and stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainers and foundation beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neat cushion form holds beautifully in a large container for years and makes a low-maintenance foundation accent that stays in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour-season interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine green needles hold their color and rounded form through five months of Minnesota winter, providing reliable evergreen texture year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Gregoryana Norway Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor evergreens, the ideal window is \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving roots time to establish before the ground freezes and before winter wind can dry the needles. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-best option. Avoid summer planting when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April, when frozen ground and frost-heaving kill new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Gregoryana Norway Spruce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width, the same depth as the ball. Heavy clay benefits from an even wider hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan — if water pools in the hole, break through the clay layer or mound-plant to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; don't create a pure-compost \"container\" the roots won't leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing — 3 feet apart for a low grouping; single plants need little room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater basin — build a 3–4 inch ring around the planting to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove it before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch — 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood-chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk. Do NOT use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Gregoryana Norway Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages ~3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive one deep watering in early December if fall was dry — evergreens lose moisture through their needles all winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants only need supplemental water during droughts (2+ weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Water deeply and infrequently — every 7–14 days during dry spells, soaking to 6–8 inches depth. Let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Gregoryana Norway Spruce survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. Norway spruce is hardy to roughly -40°F (zone 3), so a Twin Cities winter is no challenge. Water deeply in late fall and keep the root zone mulched the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stays small — about 2–4 feet tall and wide — and grows very slowly, holding its tidy cushion shape for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly. Deer almost always pass over spruce — the stiff needles are unpalatable — making it dependable even in high-pressure deer suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — give it full sun (6+ hours) for the densest growth. It tolerates light shade but grows looser with less light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipplebrook Norway Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small dense green dwarf Norway spruce for beds and rock gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSherwood Compact Norway Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a slightly larger dense, rounded dwarf Norway spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Gem Norway Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tiny nest-form dwarf for troughs and edging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird's Nest Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a low, spreading nest-form dwarf for foundations and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Gregoryana Norway Spruce Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGregoryana is a specimen cushion, not a hedge plant. Most gardens use a single globe as a rock-garden or entry anchor (give it a 4-foot circle), or a group of 3 spaced 3 feet apart for a rhythmic cluster. For a low edging row along a path, plant on 3-foot centers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRow Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1–3 inches of growth a year, buy the size you want to see — it won't fill gaps quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGregoryana Norway Spruce Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, bright-green new growth tips the cushion, briefly two-toned against the older dark needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense, fine-textured green globe that holds its shape through heat with no pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needles stay rich green as perennials around it die back, and the cushion becomes the bed's anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A perfect green dome capped in snow — hardy to -40°F with zero winter protection needed in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ripplebrook-norway-spruce\"\u003eRipplebrook Norway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a fellow dense green dwarf for building a miniature conifer collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sherwood-compact-norway-spruce\"\u003eSherwood Compact Norway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a slightly larger rounded dwarf for the middle layer behind Gregoryana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-gem-norway-spruce\"\u003eLittle Gem Norway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — the tiniest nest-form of the group for trough and edge duty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/birds-nest-spruce\"\u003eBird's Nest Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a low, spreading nest shape that contrasts with Gregoryana's globe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Gregoryana Norway Spruce Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a no-prune, deer-proof evergreen globe for a sunny rock garden, foundation bed, or container — something that stays in scale for decades — Gregoryana is a classic that thrives in zone 4b–5a. It's not a fit if you need fast results or screening: at 1–3 inches a year it will never fill space quickly, and it grows loose and open in real shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#7 Gallon","offer_id":54295925489969,"sku":"GT-E1210","price":133.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/gregoryana-norway-spruce.jpg?v=1779469308","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/gregoryana-norway-spruce","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}