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Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Arrives in a festive red pot, ready for holiday decorating or gifting

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Container Friendly
Easy to Grow
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North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Picea glauca ‘Conica’

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Live Plant

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Compact
  • Upright

COLOR

  • Green

MATURE SIZE

  • 72 inches to 144 inches x 48 to 60 inches

A perfectly shaped little Christmas tree! Dwarf Alberta Spruce naturally grows into a dense, symmetrical cone covered in fine, soft green needles. Arriving in a festive red holiday pot, this slow-growing evergreen is especially charming brightening front porches, decorating mantels, and adding a fresh touch to holiday displays. After the holidays, plant this classic beauty as a year-round addition to your garden, or keep in a container for use next year. New spring growth brings a delightful flush of fresh, minty greens.

  • Soft green needles release a subtle, fresh evergreen scent
  • Naturally symmetrical, conical shape requires little to no pruning
  • Slow-growing evergreen adds year-round color and structure to cooler zones

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of the root ball level with soil surface

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 48 to 60 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

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    Dwarf Alberta Spruce FAQs

    Can I keep my Dwarf Alberta Spruce in the red holiday pot year-round?

    Yes, it can stay in its decorative pot for a season, but for long-term growth, it's best to move it into a larger container with drainage or plant it in the ground. This gives the roots room to grow and helps keep the tree healthy for years to come.

    Can this spruce be grown in a container?

    Absolutely! Its naturally slow growth and compact size make it an excellent choice for containers on porches, patios, balconies, and entryways. At maturity, it can reach three to six feet tall and three to six feet wide, though container growing can help manage its size. Just be sure the container has drainage holes and water when the soil begins to dry.

    Does the Dwarf Alberta Spruce need pruning to stay shaped?

    Very little, if any. One of its best features is its naturally dense, pyramidal form, which stays neat without regular trimming. If needed, you can lightly remove any damaged or stray branches in late winter or early spring.

    Can I plant it outdoors after the holidays?

    Yes. Once the holiday season is over, you can transplant it into the landscape if you live in USDA Zones 4 through 7. Reaching a mature height and width of three to six feet, it makes an attractive foundation planting, formal accent, or focal point in smaller gardens, providing evergreen color throughout the year.

    Does the Dwarf Alberta Spruce produce cones or require pollination?

    Mature trees may occasionally produce small cones, but they're usually sparse and not considered a decorative feature. This evergreen does not require another tree to maintain its attractive foliage, so you can simply enjoy its year-round color and naturally tidy shape without worrying about pollination or harvesting.

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