Use and Care Manual

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Botanical Name Picea glauca 'Conica'

Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade

USDA Zones 2-8

Mature Size Approximately 4-5’ W x 6-8’ H

Light

This plant performs best in full sun but will tolerate some shade.

Soil

Grow dwarf Alberta spruce in moist, well-drained soil. It does best in soil that is

slightly acid to neutral in pH.

Water

Provide these trees with water when the top 3 inches of soil becomes dry.

Containers will need more water than those planted in the landscape.

Temperature and Humidity

This tree requires good air circulation and does best in low-humidity

environments. It performs best in areas with cold winters and cool summers.

Fertilizer

Young plants respond well to mixing in a granular fertilizer around the base of the

tree once a year. Mature plants require no feeding.

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Dwarf Alberta Spruce Botanical Name Picea glauca 'Conica' Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade USDA Zones 2-8 Mature Size Approximately 4-5’ W x 6-8’ H Light This plant performs best in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Soil Grow dwarf Alberta spruce in moist, well-drained soil. It does best in soil that is slightly acid to neutral in pH. Water Provide these trees with water when the top 3 inches of soil becomes dry. Containers will need more water than those planted in the landscape.