Dwarf, globe-shaped selection of Norway spruce valued for its dense, finely textured green needles and compact habit. Maintains a tidy, rounded form without extensive pruning, making it ideal for foundation plantings and rock gardens. Cold hardy and adaptable, its evergreen foliage provides excellent year-round structure and winter interest.
Botanical Name- Picea abies ‘Motala’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh AY-beez Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, but tolerant of most soils Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Ivory White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Black Eyed Susan – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C7 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
