Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea glauca ‘Conica’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-8a Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Coniferous Evergreen Tree

Height at Maturity: 6-8′

Width at Maturity: 2-3′

Spacing: 3′ apart for hedges, 6′ apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Dense, Pyramidal, Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Foliage Color: Blue-Green

Fragrant Foliage: Yes

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Afternoon Shade or Filtered Sun in Zones 7b and 8a

Water Needs: Average, low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5

Maintenance / Care: Very Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Severe Cold, Deer – more info, Disease, Drought, Insect

Description

The perfect outdoor Christmas tree that never needs pruning, Dwarf Alberta Spruce is a truly miniature slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its natural, formal pyramidal form and small stature; slowly reaching 6 to 8 feet high by 3 feet or so wide at maturity. Excellent in pots and garden beds!

Landscape & Garden Uses

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. A fine accent in home foundation plantings where it can be useful to frame an entryway, soften corners, or fill space between windows. Its smaller size and slow growth rate lends well to smaller garden spaces and container gardens, where it also serves nicely as a small, outdoor Christmas tree. A fine addition to conifer gardens and the Xeriscape (low water needs).

Suggested Spacing: 3 feet apart for hedges, 6 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Dwarf Alberta Spruce is easy to grow in a damp to moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. As with so many other conifers, constantly soggy or wet soils can be problematic; leading to root rot or other harmful plant diseases. So make sure to plant this one in well-drained soil, whether in the ground or in pots. It grows best in full sun however in Zones 7b and 8a in the south it will prefer some shade or filtered sun during the middle of the afternoon. Once established water needs are quite low when growing in the ground. In pots, soil moisture will need to be monitored more closely, especially during summer. When the top two inches of soil is dry, provide water.

Note: In Zones 7b and 8a the Alberta Spruce does better in the ground than in pots so that its roots are not exposed to the hot air temperatures and would also prefer some shade or filtered sun in the afternoon hours.

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These trees were exactly what we wanted. They are perfectly shaped and were delivered without a hitch.———————————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Everything went great. When we originally inquired about what they had in stock, they sent us a picture of the item on location. Shipping was fast and the item was received as ordered and looked great and healthy. Highly recommend Wilson Bros! We will order again in the future.———————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

By accident, I received the topiary form of the Dwarf Alberta Spruce rather than the standard Christmas-tree shape. Wilson Bros said they would exchange it for me or I could keep the topiary. Well, the little curvy guy was so healthy looking on arrival that into the garden he went as a lovely green focal point! BTW, I’ve purchased several trees, shrubs and perennials from Wilson Bros and they are absolutely the best in terms of plant size, health, variety, fast shipping and customer service!————————————————————–Sorry for the mistake, but glad you are happy. We are glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This tree arrived in great shape and already has new growth on it. Top quality.—————————————–Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

My dwarf Alberta Tree came packed so well that it did not move around at all. Came out of the box bright green and beautiful. Was bigger and heavier than I thought and very healthy. I couldn’t be happier.——————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This little beauty arrived less than one week after ordering in great shape. It’s been in the ground a few weeks and is continuing to do well.
It’s compact as described and was chosen primarily to be the bearer of holiday lights this winter.———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

All is well and Merry Christmas, Just what Santa ordered, My wife is very happy with her tree, Enough said Thanks to the Wilson boys and their Elfs- thanks again-Jack———————————-Hi Jack, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Dwarf Alberta Spruce. We are so glad you and your wife are pleased and we hope ya’ll enjoy it for years to come! Love the review! HoHoHo!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

The tree arrived on time and in excellent shape. As always, Wilson Bros did a great job.——————————————-Hi Linda, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Dwarf Alberta Spruce. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens