The ‘Conica’ spruce (Picea glauca albertiana ‘Conica’) is a popular cultivar that stays quite small, at just 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide. True to its name, this dwarf evergreen has a conical shape that it maintains without intervention. Another prized feature is the bright lime green color on its spring growth.

What is the difference between Alberta spruce and dwarf Alberta spruce?

Discover Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Dwarf Alberta spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’) has a shape like a miniature Christmas tree. Bright green needles demand little care to look their best, and a slow growth rate makes this spruce a go-to evergreen for containers. Dwarf Alberta spruce grows just 2 to 4 inches a year.

How tall is a 5 gallon dwarf Alberta spruce?

Dense, pyramidal evergreen shrub features bright green new growth, maturing to a dark green. Reaches 8 feet tall, 5 feet wide at mature size.

How tall do dwarf blue spruce trees get?

Slowly growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. Conifer; prized for foliage.

Can you keep a Dwarf Alberta Spruce small?

Cutting Back Dwarf Spruce: How To Prune Dwarf Spruce Trees. Dwarf spruce trees, despite their name, do not stay especially small. They don’t reach heights of several stories like their cousins, but they will easily reach 8 feet (2.5 m.), which is more than some homeowners and gardeners bargain for when they plant them.

Can Dwarf Alberta Spruce survive winter?

Dwarf Alberta spruce, hardy in zones 2 to 6, but subject to winter burn whether grown in ground or in planters. I have seen these plants survive the winter in above ground planters in sheltered areas. You may want to provide added insulation to increase winter survival.

Do Dwarf Alberta Spruce need full sun?

Dwarf Alberta spruces will grow in full sun to partial shade. Plant it in well-drained, consistently moist soil. If planted in a container, water when the top 3 inches of soil is dry. Once the plant is growing outside, one problem you may run into with this plant is spider mites.

How do you protect a dwarf Alberta spruce in the winter?

To protect the Dwarf Alberta Spruce in winter, wrap it in a burlap that keeps out the sun. Also, water the tree well in the fall and mulch the area around it. In general Dwarf Alberta Spruce is a very hardy plant. It can survive the winter from zone 2 through 7.

When should I plant a dwarf Alberta spruce?

Early spring is ideal because of the humidity and relatively cool temperatures. The growing season for dwarf Alberta spruces is late spring and summer, so it’s best to plant your tree before it begins to grow young shoots or new roots. They prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Why is my dwarf Alberta spruce turning brown?

If your spruce has yellow speckles or brown needles at the base or near the trunk of the tree, spruce spider mites are the most likely culprits. To find out if the spruce spider mites have moved in, shake a browning branch over a piece of white paper.

How big is a 3 gallon dwarf Alberta spruce?

Dense, pyramidal evergreen shrub features bright green new growth, maturing to a dark green. Reaches 8 feet tall, 5 feet wide at mature size. Prefers full sun to light shade.

What can I plant with dwarf Alberta spruce?

We recommend planting it with some other cold-hardy evergreens with great texture for a unique rock garden appeal. For instance, the Gold Mop False Cypress really shines alongside it. They both have a slow-growth habit, dynamite texture, and effortless elegance.

How much do Alberta spruce trees cost?

Dwarf Alberta SprucePicea glauca ‘Conica’ $49.95.

How do you trim a dwarf spruce?

Avoid pruning the dwarf spruce back beyond where the needles grow, otherwise the plant may not produce side shoots to fill in the space with fresh growth. If pruning this far into the tree is necessary, then cut the lateral branch cleanly away from the trunk.

How tall is a 2 gallon dwarf Alberta spruce?

Growing very slowly in a pyramidal form to 6 to 8 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, the Dwarf Alberta Spruce is ideal for use as a vertical accent, in groupings or in rows in landscape borders.

Do deer eat dwarf spruce?

The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is wind, cold, and deer resistant. Be sure your tree is planted where it has plenty of air flow.