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Dwarf Alberta Spruce-Picea glauca 'Conica'-Compact evergreen shrub 7 Gallon

Dwarf Alberta Spruce-Picea glauca 'Conica'-Compact evergreen shrub 7 Gallon

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Picea glauca 'Conica'

Description

Picea glauca 'Conica', commonly known as Dwarf Alberta Spruce, is a compact, conical evergreen shrub with dense, bright green foliage. It is a popular choice for formal gardens and landscapes due to its neat, symmetrical shape and slow growth rate.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in rock gardens, or as a foundation planting. It can also be used in containers or as part of a mixed border. Its formal appearance makes it suitable for topiary or as a small hedge.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea glauca 'Conica'
  • Common Name Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 6-8 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-6
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Junipers, Boxwoods, and other conifers

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity but prefers moderate levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches as needed.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in harsh winters.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the container it was grown in.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent desiccation.
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