Botanical Name: Picea glauca albertiana 'Conica' ADD
Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce  
Plant photo of: Picea glauca albertiana 'Conica'
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Topiary

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Jerry Sortomme
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  • Description

  • Notes

Picea glauca 'Conica' is a evergreen tree that grows 3' to 12' tall and 1' to 6' wide with needle-like, green-light green leaves. Its requires full sun (tolerates heat), low watering (drought tolerant), and will take any well drained soil.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.