Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Did you know?
When the needles of Dwarf Alberta Spruce trees (Picea glauca 'Conica') are mature, they develop a waxy white coating - called a bloom - and emit a very strong, pungent aroma when crushed.
Size
Up to 13 feet tall
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Sharply pointed, blue-green needles grow on tiny pegs around the branches. Cones are seldom produced
Pests & Diseases
Trunk and root rot, spruce bagworm, European sawfly, red spiders
Landscape Use
Great as a specimen, hedge, mass, and windbreak
Care Practices
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in an area with full sun and good air flow. These cold hardy trees require cool summers and do not tolerate drought, humidity, salinity, or pollution.
Native Range
Canada, northern United States