Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Picea abies 'Stephanie's Green Golf Ball'
Stephanie's Green Golf Ball Norway Spruce
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Height
- 1.5 ft to 2 ft
- Width
- 2 ft to 3 ft
- Flower color
- Reddish spring pollen cones with small tan brown seed cones
- Foliage color
- Rich green needles with a dense rounded cushion like habit
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune selectively only as needed to maintain shape and remove damaged branches
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 7
- Wildlife
- Songbirds and small mammals feed on seeds with branches providing shelter
About this plant
Picea abies 'Stephanie's Green Golf Ball' features short, deep green needles densely arranged along compact branches, creating a richly textured evergreen canopy that maintains its color throughout the year. Fresh spring growth emerges with lighter green tones that add depth and seasonal contrast. Small reddish female cones and yellow pollen cones appear in spring, providing subtle ornamental interest among the foliage. The persistent needles and intricate branch structure contribute texture and visual appeal during every season.
Selected from the Norway spruce, a species native to northern and central Europe, this cultivar was chosen for its refined form and ornamental qualities. Its dense evergreen character lends itself to conifer collections, foundation plantings, and rock gardens, where year-round texture and structure can be appreciated.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Foundation Plantings · Rock Gardens · Bird Gardens
Companion plants
Catmint · Feather reed grass · Salvias · Coneflowers · Lavenders · Sedums
Design tip
Take advantage of ‘Stephanie’s Green Golf Ball’ as a compact structural element, using its dense, rounded form to create a strong sense of order and definition. Lighter green spring growth adds a subtle seasonal change without disrupting the consistent evergreen character.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at The Oregon Garden.
