The dwarf Alberta spruce is diminutive evergreen with a classic pyramidal Christmas tree shape. This spruce variety is related to some giant varieties that can grow 100 feet or taller but because dwarf Alberta spruce rarely exceeds about 13 feet, it is a popular choice for foundation plantings and as a specimen plant all over America. This dwarf version of the white spruce grows very slowly—growing just 2 to 4 inches per year, and it is generally grown as a large shrub or small specimen tree. The aromatic green needles are about 3/4 inch long, and the tree has a tight, densely-packed growth habit that gives dwarf Alberta spruce trees a "fuzzy" look. Unlike its larger cousins, the white spruces, dwarf Alberta spruce rarely produces pine cones.
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Dwarf Alberta Spruce
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Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Provide these trees with water when the top 3 inches of soil becomes dry. Container specimens will need more water than those planted in the landscape.
Pruning
Pruning is not necessary with dwarf Alberta spruce since it grows so slowly. Damaged branches should be removed whenever you find them. Pruning to shape them can be done in late winter or early spring when new growth starts to appear. Cut no more than 2 to 3 inches off the tips of the branches.
Fertilizer
Young plants respond well to mixing in a granular fertilizer around the base of the tree once a year. Mature trees require no feeding.
Sunlight
This tree performs best in full sun but will tolerate some shade.
Soil
Grow dwarf Alberta spruce in moist, well-drained soil. It does best in soil that is slightly acid to neutral in pH.
Temperature
This tree requires good air circulation and does best in low-humidity environments. It performs best in areas with cold winters and cool summers.
Container
This tree is often grown in a container to use as a living Christmas tree. It can be moved outdoors in the early spring but needs to be hardened off by gradually exposing it to cooler conditions.
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