Picea Alberta 3 gal

Picea Alberta (Dwarf Alberta Spruce) – 3 Gallon

Description

Picea Alberta, commonly known as Dwarf Alberta Spruce, is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its dense, pyramidal shape and soft, bright green needles. Perfect for foundation plantings, borders, rock gardens, or as a container specimen, this spruce maintains its tidy form with minimal pruning. Its year-round color and neat silhouette make it a favorite for both formal and informal landscapes. Hardy and low-maintenance, the Dwarf Alberta Spruce thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reaching a mature height of 6–8 feet and a width of 3–4 feet over many years.

Key Features
- **Botanical Name:** Picea glauca 'Conica'
- **Common Name:** Dwarf Alberta Spruce
- **Container Size:** 3 Gallon
- **Mature Size:** 6–8 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide (very slow growth)
- **Growth Rate:** Slow
- **Foliage:** Soft, bright green needles; dense and pyramidal
- **Sunlight:** Full sun to partial shade
- **Soil:** Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
- **Water Needs:** Moderate; water regularly during establishment
- **Hardiness Zones:** USDA 2–8
- **Maintenance:** Low; minimal pruning required
- **Special Features:** Deer resistant, excellent for topiary, year-round interest

Care Instructions
1. **Planting:** Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep as the container.
2. **Watering:** Water deeply after planting and keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Once established, water during dry periods.
3. **Pruning:** Rarely needed; prune only to maintain shape or remove any dead branches.
4. **Fertilizing:** Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if desired.
5. **Mulching:** Add a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Landscape Uses
- Foundation plantings
- Borders and entryways
- Rock gardens
- Container gardens
- Accent or specimen plant