Picea alcoquiana/bicolor (Howell's Dwarf Tiger Tail Spruce)

Picea alcoquiana/bicolor 'Howell's Dwarf' is a compact and slow-growing evergreen conifer with a unique foliage color and texture. Its needles have a striking bicolor pattern, with dark green on top and bright yellow on the bottom, resembling a tiger's tail. This dwarf spruce typically reaches a height of 3-4 feet and a width of 2-3 feet. It is an excellent choice for smaller gardens or as a specimen plant in rock gardens. 'Howell's Dwarf' is very hardy and adaptable, performing well in both full sun and partial shade.