Plant Taxonomy of Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees:
Plant taxonomy classifies dwarf Alberta spruce trees as Picea glauca. 'Conica' is the cultivar I'll be considering.
Plant Type for Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees:
Dwarf Alberta spruce trees are classified as evergreen conifers.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones for Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees:
Dwarf Alberta spruce trees can be grown in zones 3-8.
Characteristics of Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees:
Dwarf Alberta spruce trees may eventually reach 12' in height, but only over a long period of time (growing just 2"-4" per year). They have a classic "Christmas tree" shape. The green needles have a tight, densely-packed growth habit that gives dwarf Alberta spruce trees a "fuzzy" look.
Plant Care for Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees:
Dwarf Alberta spruce trees require very little care, although they are, unfortunately, sometimes the victims of spider-mite attacks. Their slow growth rate means they hardly ever have to be pruned.
Sun and Soil Requirements for Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees:
Dwarf Alberta spruce trees prefer full sun and a well-drained, acidic soil.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees in Landscape Design:
Dwarf Alberta spruce trees are used as specimens in landscape design.
More on Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees:
Dwarf Alberta spruce trees are one of the most recognizable specimens in North American landscaping. You'll often see them used in pairs to flank the entryway to a house for a formal look that strives for balance. Because dwarf Alberta spruce trees will remain relatively small for a number of years, people sometimes treat them (at least initially) as container plants.
