Picea glauca 'Conica'
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Dependable, compact small tree
- Pyramidal shape
- New growth is an attractive light green
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Container
Evergreen
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Does best in cooler climates. Plants in areas with good air circulation. Little pruning may be necessary but can be pruned in late winter - early spring. Avoid cutting back into old, bare wood. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99~#2
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: $69.99~#3
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Evergreen
- Container
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Cold Tolerant
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Winter
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Picea
Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Very hardy, dense, cone-shaped, evergreen shrub with blue-green needles, aromatic when crushed. Great for foundation plantings, as a screen or container plant.