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FAT CAT DWARF NORWAY SPRUCE
Picea abies 'Fat Cat'
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3 gallon Potted
(SKU: 18691)
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List Price $115.00 Per Plant
5 gallon Potted
(SKU: 18692)
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List Price $170.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 · Mature Height: 3-4 Feet · Mature Spread: 3-4 Feet
Buy Fat Cat Dwarf Norway Spruce online. Looking for a whimsical and low-maintenance evergreen that adds a touch of playful charm to your landscape? Say hello to Fat Cat Dwarf Norway Spruce, a delightful dwarf variety with a truly unique personality.
Imagine a plump feline curled up for a nap. That's the charming image evoked by this delightful conifer. Its incredibly short, stiff needles and compact shoots create a dense, rounded form, reminiscent of a well-fed kitty. This distinctive appearance, officially named by Iseli Nursery in 1994 after a "tubby, slumbering feline," adds a touch of lighthearted fun to any garden.
Discovered as a witch's broom on Picea abies 'Graciosa', Fat Cat Dwarf Norway Spruce inherits the hardiness and reliability of its parent. This extremely resilient and slow-growing evergreen thrives in a variety of climates, requiring minimal care while providing year-round interest.
More than just a novelty, Fat Cat Dwarf Norway Spruce offers practical benefits. Its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens and hardscaped rockeries. Its dense growth habit provides texture and visual interest, while its slow growth ensures that it will remain a manageable and charming addition to your landscape for years to come. While its "fur" might be a bit prickly, Fat Cat Dwarf Norway Spruce is sure to win a place in your heart and garden.
FAT CAT DWARF NORWAY SPRUCE Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Rough |
Brand*
| • | Iseli Nursery |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Slow |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Plant Type*
| • | Conifer |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
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FAT CAT DWARF NORWAY SPRUCE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Picea is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Family: Pinaceae · Common Name: Spruce
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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