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Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Picea laxa (glauca) Conica Dwarf Alberta
A perfectly cone-shaped, dense evergreen shrub, ideal for adding formal structure or whimsical charm to any garden or container.
Includes the plant, delivery to your property, professional installation in an existing landscape area, starter fertilizer, a small compost amendment, light mulch around the new plant, and basic cleanup.
Size
Planting condition
Plant installation is for existing landscape areas only. New beds, sod removal, major removals, grading, drainage, or custom landscaping require a separate quote.
This size is currently out of stock, but you can still order it — we restock from our growers weekly and will have it in soon.
About this plant
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca 'Conica') is a horticultural classic, beloved for its naturally perfect conical form and dense, bright green needles. This slow-growing evergreen maintains its pristine shape without pruning, making it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance, high-impact landscape feature. Its compact size makes it versatile for a range of garden applications, from elegant entryway plantings and formal borders to rock gardens or as a living Christmas tree in containers. The fine texture and consistent shape provide year-round interest and a sophisticated touch to any setting.
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 maintenance once established. Water regularly during dry spells and protect from strong winds. No pruning is typically needed to maintain its dense, conical shape. Can be susceptible to spider mites; monitor and treat as needed.
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.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 8-10 feet
- Mature width
- 4-5 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Water
- Medium; prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil.
- Growth rate
- Slow