Dwarf Alberta Spruce
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’) is one of the most popular dwarf evergreen trees on the market. The Alberta is a perfect cone-shaped dwarf evergreen displaying dense green needles that are soft to the touch.
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is derived from a white spruce individual discovered in Alberta, Canada, in 1904. This is where the plant also gained its nicknames, ‘Canadian Spruce’ and ‘Alberta White Spruce.’
The White Spruce is a cold-hardy tree that grows across Canada and the northern United States. The original plant from which the Alberta was born was the product of a naturally occurring “sport,” a genetic mutation of the species. Since that time, this dwarf form has been propagated by stem cuttings to preserve its distinctive features.
This evergreen tree is a perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense green needles that are soft to the touch. It is excellent as a miniature Christmas tree in natural form, but we recommend eventually planting it in the ground to ensure survival. Makes a formal statement in the garden. Superb container specimen.
