Dwarf Alberta Spruce - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun

(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

6-8 Feet

Mature Spread

4 - 5 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 8

• USDA Hardiness Zones 2-8
• Height 6-8 Feet Tall
• Spread 4-5 Feet Wide
• Partial Shade to Full Sun

Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’) stands out with its neat, conical shape and tiny, bright-green needles that bring year-round texture to any setting. Maturing at roughly 6 to 10 feet, it grows slowly and stays compact, making it a popular choice for smaller gardens or decorative containers. The densely packed foliage gives it a fuzzy appearance, and the tree needs little pruning to maintain its tidy form. Because of its cold tolerance and restrained size, Dwarf Alberta Spruce is ideal when you want a graceful evergreen accent that fits almost anywhere.

Using a live dwarf spruce indoors at Christmastime provides a more sustainable option than plastic trees, and you can keep enjoying it long after the season ends. The gentle fragrance adds a soft wintry note to your home, and it can transition to an outdoor planting in spring. This approach also reduces waste and promotes year-round beauty without discarding your holiday décor each year.

Holiday Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care

Position your spruce in a cool spot away from heating vents, checking soil moisture every few days. From January through your region’s last frost date, water sparingly so it doesn’t sit in soggy conditions. Occasionally rotate the pot to maintain balanced growth on all sides.

When frost no longer threatens, acclimate your spruce outside gradually by placing it outdoors for a few hours daily over one to two weeks. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and dig a hole about twice the width of the root ball. Backfill, water thoroughly, and add a mulch ring to protect its shallow roots. With minimal upkeep, your Dwarf Alberta Spruce will remain a charming evergreen fixture for years to come.