Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica' (White Spruce)
White Spruce 'Conica', Conica White Spruce, Alberta Spruce 'Conica', Picea glauca 'Conica', Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Dwarf White Spruce
Incredibly popular, Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica' (White Spruce) is a dense, cone-shaped, dwarf evergreen conifer with perfectly uniform branching. Emerging light green, its fine needles turn to blue-green as they mature. A slow grower, 4 in. per year (10 cm), this Dwarf White Spruce makes a glorious accent in a mixed border and is perfect in any garden settings. Great for topiaries too.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm) after 10 years. Will reach 10-13 ft. tall (300-400 cm) and 7-10 ft. wide (210-300 cm) after several decades.
- Performs best in full sun in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Generally prefers cool climates and will struggle in hot and humid climate areas. Provide good air circulation.
- Perfect as a distinctive specimen plant in the sunny border, cottage gardens, rock gardens or containers.
- Watch for adelgids, aphids, conifer red spider mite and honey fungus. Easy to grow and easy to care for.
- No pruning required.
- Propagate by grafting in winter, or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 2
– 6 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 6 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Picea - Spruces |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 13' (90cm – 3.9m) |
Spread | 2' – 10' (60cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 2
– 6 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 6 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Picea - Spruces |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 13' (90cm – 3.9m) |
Spread | 2' – 10' (60cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |