Conifer Database - Ellwangeriana

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Picea abies ‘Ellwangeriana’

Picea abies

Picea abies 'Ellwangeriana' is a dwarf selection of Norway spruce with a broad, dense, vigorous growth habit. Even though it grows with ascending branches, the plant does not develop a central leader. Its annual growth very thick and stiff with distinct leaf cushions and distinctive orange-brown buds. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 1.5 to 2 feet (50 - 60 cm) tall and wide, an annual growth rate of 2 to 3 inches (5 - 7.5 cm).

This cultivar originated as a unique seedling found in Highland Park, New York, selected in the 1890s, and introduced to the nursery trade by Ellwanger and Barry Nursery, Rochester, New York. It was named for the co-owner, George Ellwanger. Refer to Picea abies 'Barryi' to learn about the spruce named in Patrick Barry's honor.




Picea abies

Picea abies

Picea abies

Picea abies

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Seedling Selection


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