Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Botanical Name: Picea glauca ‘Conica’
Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Mature Height and Width:
8–12′ tall × 4–6′ wide (very slow growing)
Growth Habit: Naturally narrow, dense, pyramidal evergreen with tight branching and fine texture. Maintains a conical form without pruning, though slight irregularity develops with age. Very slow growth rate.
Foliage Description: Short, soft-textured, bright green needles held densely along stems. Fine texture creates a smooth visual surface from a distance.
Flower Description: Inconspicuous cones; not grown for ornamental flowering.
Bloom Time: Not applicable
Fall Color: Evergreen
Light Requirements: Full sun to light partial shade; best density in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Formal foundation plantings; entryway accents; container plantings; symmetrical pairings; small-scale evergreen anchor; rock gardens; courtyard plantings.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Not typically a preferred browse, though young plants may be sampled under heavy pressure. Dense growth generally limits severe damage in Zones 5–7.