Spurge Whiskey Spiral Alberta
Picea glauca 'Conica'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5-6 ft |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Root flare at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ hours (Clifton Park avg) |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Loamy, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | Cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Sedum, Thyme, Juniper |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Water deeply but infrequently; protect from drying winter winds.
Maintenance
Prune lightly to maintain spiral shape.
Cleanup
Remove dead needles.
Notes
Often sold as a topiary or spiral.