Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Picea glauca 'Conica'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Root flare at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 50+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023, 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, slightly acidic |
| Soil pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Bright Green |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings, grafting |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Japanese Maple, Heather, Heuchera |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowes, Great Lakes Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Water regularly during hot, dry spells to prevent spider mites.
Maintenance
Requires little to no pruning.
Cleanup
Remove fallen debris from interior of plant to improve air circulation.
Notes
Very dense, perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer. Prone to spider mites in hot weather.