Evergreen Tree – Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Dwarf Alberta spruce 

Botanical name: picea glauca ‘conica’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 8 ft in height with a spread of 5 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 2-8

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows less than 6 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with new growth cuttings in the late summer/early fall 

Landscape use: focal point, privacy screen, container plant, topiary 

Special features: dwarf tree, natural pyramidal growth habit, 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most types of soil 

Companion plants: boxwoods, junipers, spireas, ornamental grasses 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no