Light Needs
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Growing Zones
Known for its unique form and sturdy structure, the Dwarf Alberta Spruce is sure to meet your expectations. It is a slow growing spruce that maintains its cylindrical shape making it a lovely choice for a Christmas tree. This spruce is deer resistant, weather hardy, and is able to withstand high winds. It is a great care-free addition to any landscape or living room!
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is an evergreen that has blue green foliage. Mature height for this spruce is six to eight feet tall with a spread of four to five feet. They are commonly used as accent plants, novelty such as Christmas trees, they make great topiary, and they are wonderful for adding color or texture to your landscape.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care
Care for the Dwarf Alberta Spruce is simple. It needs well drained soil. Be sure to plant in full sun to part shade. It has average water needs. This spruce should also be checked and treated for spider mites regularly. Pruning Dwarf Alberta Spruce is not necessary, and the plant does not handle pruning very well because it has a slow growth rate. Trim off sick or brown sticks and needles as needed to help the appearance of the plant.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce Spacing
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce grows to be six to eight feet. To ensure the health of the plant, spacing should be 4-5 feet, center on center.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-8 |
| Flower Color(s): n/a |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 6-8 Feet |
| Spread: 4-5 Feet |
| Habit: Columnar, Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Interest Year-Round |
| Scientific Name: Picea glauca 'Conica' |
| Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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