Conifer Database - Hiimuaa

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Picea abies ‘Hiimuaa’

Picea abies 'Hiimuaa' is a diminutive, perfectly globose selection of Norway spruce, arguably one of the slowest growing known cultvars. Fine, symmetrical branches appear to radiate from a central point and needles are extremely tiny, approximately 0.12 inch (4 mm) long and dark, blue-green in color. Buds are quite conspicuous, appearing like tiny brown pearls on the plant surface. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 6 to 8 inches (15 - 20 cm) tall and side, an annual growth rate of well under 1 inch (2.5 cm).

This cultivar was found in the wild in 1968 on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa.




Picea abies

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:
GROWTH SHAPE:Cushion or Bun Shaped
GROWTH SIZE:Miniature: less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year / less than 12 inches (30 cm) after 10 years
ORIGIN:(unknown)


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