Picea abies 'Stephanie's Green Golf Ball'

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Key characteristics

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

Shrubs

Picea abies 'Stephanie's Green Golf Ball'

Stephanie's Green Golf Ball Norway Spruce

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Find this plant

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.