Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea glauca 'Conica'

Dwarf Alberta Spruce is the perfect little evergreen cone — a naturally tight, pyramidal shape that never needs pruning. It grows only 2-4 inches per year, eventually reaching 6-8 feet. Classic flanking an entryway in containers or anchoring a foundation planting. Dense, soft needles give it a miniature Christmas tree look.

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

6-8 ft H × 4-5 ft W

Growth Rate

Slow

Bloom Season

Non-flowering (evergreen)

Bloom Color

Light green needles year-round

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Water during drought — it's not drought tolerant. Watch for spider mites (brown needles inside = mites). Spray with horticultural oil in summer if needed. Never shear — the natural cone shape is the whole point. Excellent in containers with annual color.

Landscape Uses

Entryway flankingFoundation plantingsContainer plantingsFormal gardensRock gardens

Best Growing Regions

northeastmidwestmountainwest

Great Companion Plants

BoxwoodBuxus sempervirens

AzaleaRhododendron spp.

Coral BellsHeuchera spp.

HostaHosta spp.

Liriope

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