A compact evergreen with dense, classic spruce texture that brings year-round structure without taking over the yard
FEATURES:
- Compact, dense growth for a tidy evergreen presence in smaller spaces
- Classic deep green spruce needles for dependable year-round color and texture
- Naturally mounded to broad-pyramidal form that looks polished without fussy pruning
- Excellent foundation and bed anchor to give landscapes four-season structure
- Great for pairing with flowering shrubs as a steady evergreen backdrop
- Strong winter interest with bold evergreen form when the garden is bare
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Every bed needs one “steady friend” that never disappears. Use this spruce as the evergreen anchor, then rotate the fun stuff around it: bulbs in spring, perennials in summer, and ornamental grasses for winter texture.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 6-10' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Compact Norway Spruce
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Picea abies 'Compacta'
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A compact evergreen with dense, classic spruce texture that brings year-round structure without taking over the yard
FEATURES:
- Compact, dense growth for a tidy evergreen presence in smaller spaces
- Classic deep green spruce needles for dependable year-round color and texture
- Naturally mounded to broad-pyramidal form that looks polished without fussy pruning
- Excellent foundation and bed anchor to give landscapes four-season structure
- Great for pairing with flowering shrubs as a steady evergreen backdrop
- Strong winter interest with bold evergreen form when the garden is bare
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Every bed needs one “steady friend” that never disappears. Use this spruce as the evergreen anchor, then rotate the fun stuff around it: bulbs in spring, perennials in summer, and ornamental grasses for winter texture.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 6-10' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Compact Norway Spruce?
Compact Norway Spruce is the evergreen you choose when you want structure that feels simple, clean, and reliable. It brings that classic spruce look, deep green needles and dense branching, but in a more compact form that fits into real-life landscapes without becoming a monster. It’s especially useful for giving planting beds a year-round anchor, so the garden still looks intentional when flowers fade and perennials go to sleep.
If you’ve ever looked at a winter landscape and thought, “This needs backbone,” this tree is the backbone, politely sized.
How to use Compact Norway Spruce in the landscape?
Plant it as a foundation evergreen to anchor a front bed, tuck it into a mixed border as a year-round focal point, or use it near a patio to add privacy and evergreen presence without overwhelming the space. It looks especially strong behind flowering shrubs, where it provides a steady deep green backdrop that makes seasonal blooms look brighter. Keep the base planting simple with low groundcovers or mulch so the form stays clean, and give it enough room to mature without crowding walkways or windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
This spruce does not produce showy blooms. It may form cones as it matures, but it’s grown for evergreen foliage, dense branching, and year-round structure.
Yes. ‘Compacta’ is selected for a slower-growing, compact habit compared to standard Norway spruce, making it a great option for foundation beds and smaller landscapes.
Pruning is typically minimal. If you need to lightly shape it, do so in late spring after new growth begins, and avoid heavy shearing so the natural dense form stays healthy and attractive.
