Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Species Name: Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Family Name: Pinaceae
Examples of Dwarf Alberta Spruce Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Northwestern North America |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Mites |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 4-foot diameter, 12-foot height
- Leaves: Needles, dense, 0.25-0.5 inches long, radiate around stem
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, adapted to many soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 2º |
| Notes | Slow growing but perhaps one of the toughest spruces for hot Stillwater summers; often used as a potted plant |