Dwarf Alberta Spruce — Picea glauca 'Conica'

Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca 'Conica') is one of the most beloved and iconic evergreen conifers in North American gardens — a naturally perfect, dense pyramidal shrub that provides year-round architectural structure with virtually no pruning required. A native conifer, it grows slowly to a tidy pyramid of soft, short blue-green needles that emerge with an attractive whitish-waxy coating and are wonderfully soft to the touch. Its symmetrical, classic conical form makes it an outstanding choice for formal gardens, foundation plantings, container displays, and — most famously — as a living potted Christmas tree that can be enjoyed outdoors for years. Thrives in full sun with rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soils. Hardy to Zone 2.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Sensitive to high heat, humidity, and air pollution. Watch for mites, which can cause serious damage with repeated infestations.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Boxwood, Lavender

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.