Picea glauca 'Echiniformis'

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Picea glauca 'Echiniformis' is a very slow-growing evergreen conifer valued for its dense, cushion-like form. It develops a tight mound of closely set, short needles that create a textured surface and a consistently green appearance through the year. Growth remains low and compact, with the plant spreading gradually rather than forming a tall outline. Its natural shape requires no pruning, making it well suited to rock gardens, containers, and small planting spaces where long-term structure and minimal maintenance are priorities.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
  • Conifers
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 0.1-0.5m
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Evergreen
  • Low growing

How to care for Picea glauca 'Echiniformis'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; densest growth develops with good light.

Soil:
Moist but well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic conditions and dislikes waterlogging.

Water:
Water during establishment; established plants usually rely on rainfall, with extra water only in prolonged dry periods.

Pruning:
Pruning is not required; remove only damaged growth if necessary.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feeding is rarely needed; a light spring mulch is sufficient on poor soils.

Notes

Dwarf evergreen conifer.

Very slow-growing, compact habit.

Forms a dense, low mound or cushion shape.

Short, stiff needles packed tightly along the stems.

Foliage is fresh green throughout the year.

Naturally maintains shape without training.

Suitable for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Provides year-round structure at ground level.

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