2018-032 | Arboretum

Dwarf Alberta Spruce - Conical

Catalogue A# 2018-032 SG31

GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 17" W

Picea glauca

Family: Pinaceae

Origin: North America

Common name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Conical Spruce

Location: Sensory Garden, flanks Swan Fountain

Number in accession: 2

Note: New sculptured style

This 10 inch White spruce provides overall benefits of: $63 every year.

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Evergreen (foliage year-round)
       Native Locale: North America
       Landscape Uses: Screen, Shade tree, Specimen, Windbreak
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 40-60 feet
Mature Width: 10-20 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6
       Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
       Acid Soils: Tolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Moderately Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Intolerant
       Soil Salt: Intolerant
       Drought Conditions: Intolerant
       Poor Drainage: Intolerant
       Season of Interest: Early winter, Mid winter, Late winter, Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
       Shape or Form: Pyramidal
       Growth Rate: Slow
       Transplants Well: Yes

CRITIQUE

White spruce is a small or large, pyramidal evergreen with aromatic foliage and uniform habit. This popular garden conifer is native to Canada and the northwestern United States. When sited properly white spruce can be a long-lived attractive addition to any landscape.

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