Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Tags: Spruce
Picea glauca 'Conica'

A perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense green needles which are soft to the touch. Excellent as a miniature Christmas tree in natural form, or as an artistically pruned topiary. Makes a formal statement in the garden. A superb container specimen. Evergreen.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial to full sun
Mature Size:
6-8 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
2-8
Growth Rate:
Slow
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Bloom Period:
None
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.

Care Instructions

Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils. Thrives in cold winter, cool summer areas. Site a few feet from structures to allow good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune topiary forms regularly to maintain shape.Pruning time: winter.