Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca 'Conica')
py-SEE-ah GLOK-ah 'Conica'

Evergreen Perennial Tree in the Pinaceae Family
This dwarf white spruce, is a hardy, evergreen conifer native to the boreal forests of North America. This versatile tree is prized for its adaptability, compact growth habit, and distinctive soft bright green foliage that shimmers in the sunlight.
A naturally-occurring dwarf form of white spruce, first found growing wild in Alberta in 1904 and propagated ever since for its dense, perfectly symmetrical cone shape — no shearing required. Soft, short needles in a bright, fresh green cover the tree densely from the ground up to its naturally pointed tip, giving it a tidy, almost sculpted look year-round that few other evergreens achieve without regular pruning.
Highlights Naturally conical with no pruning needed to keep its shape, though it also takes well to being trimmed into spirals, pom-poms, or other topiary forms if a more formal look is wanted. Give it good air circulation — its dense foliage holds moisture against the branches, which can invite fungal problems in a tight, poorly-ventilated spot.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 8 - 12 feet tall. 3 - 4 feet wide.
Growth Rate Slow
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 2a - 6b (Usually hardy to -50° F)
Tags Colorful Foliage, Deer Resistant, Dry, Evergreen, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Rock Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Specimen, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest
Bloom Period Non-flowering
Flower Color Non-Flowering
Foliage Color Green
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/03 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 05/04 - 09/30

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