Dwarf Alberta White Spruce

About this plant

The Dwarf Alberta White Spruce (Picea laxa 'Conica') is a highly sought-after evergreen known for its perfect conical shape and dense, bright green needles. This miniature conifer maintains its appealing form without the need for extensive pruning, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes. Ideal for rock gardens, container plantings, borders, or as a distinctive specimen plant, its compact size allows it to fit beautifully into smaller spaces. Its formal appearance brings a touch of elegance to any design, from traditional to modern. Resilient and adaptable, this spruce thrives in various climates and adds a refined evergreen presence throughout all seasons, providing consistent beauty and a strong vertical element to your outdoor spaces.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal care once established. Protect from harsh winter winds in exposed locations. Provide winter protection (e.g., burlap wrapping) in areas with extreme cold and intense sun to prevent needle burn. Pruning is generally not required to maintain its tidy conical shape, but can be done lightly in late winter for shaping if desired.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.