Picea glauca ‘Conica’ (Dwarf Alberta Spruce) – 3Ltr Pot

Add year-round structure and elegant evergreen colour to your garden with Picea glauca ‘Conica’, commonly known as Dwarf Alberta Spruce. This slow-growing, compact conifer is prized for its dense, bright green foliage and naturally symmetrical, cone-shaped habit. Supplied in a 3-litre pot, it is an excellent choice for rockeries, borders, patio containers and smaller gardens, bringing a neat, architectural touch to outdoor spaces throughout the year.

Key Features

• Compact Evergreen Conifer: A slow-growing variety ideal for adding structure to smaller gardens and planting schemes.

• Dense Green Foliage: Fine, soft-looking needles create a lush, uniform appearance throughout the seasons.

• Naturally Conical Shape: Develops an attractive, symmetrical pyramid without the need for regular shaping.

• Slow-Growing Habit: Gradually develops into a compact ornamental conifer, making it suitable for containers and smaller spaces.

• Versatile Garden Use: Ideal for rockeries, mixed borders, patio pots and decorative planters.

• Year-Round Interest: Provides evergreen colour and structure even during the winter months.

• Low Maintenance: Usually requires little pruning when grown in suitable conditions.

• Supplied in a 3Ltr Pot: An established young plant ready to be planted into a container or garden border.

Product Description

Picea glauca ‘Conica’, also known as Dwarf Alberta Spruce, is a popular ornamental conifer valued for its tidy growth habit and attractive evergreen foliage. Its fine, densely packed needles create a soft, textured appearance, while its naturally symmetrical shape provides a classic miniature Christmas-tree silhouette.

This slow-growing conifer is particularly well suited to gardens where space is limited. It makes an attractive feature in rock gardens, front borders and patio containers, where its compact form can be enjoyed throughout the year. It also works beautifully alongside other dwarf conifers, ornamental grasses and seasonal flowering plants.

When young, Dwarf Alberta Spruce typically measures around 30–40cm tall, although the exact height of the plant supplied may vary. Given suitable growing conditions, it can gradually reach approximately 90cm to 1.5 metres or more over many years. Its eventual size depends on its planting position, climate and growing conditions.

For the best results, choose a position in full sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid areas that remain waterlogged, and water regularly while the plant establishes. In containers, check moisture levels more frequently, particularly during warm or dry weather.

With its attractive foliage, compact habit and minimal pruning requirements, Picea glauca ‘Conica’ is an excellent choice for adding lasting greenery and structure to patios, small gardens and ornamental planting displays.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Picea glauca ‘Conica’

• Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce

• Plant Type: Dwarf evergreen conifer

• Pot Size: 3-litre pot

• Typical Supplied Height: Approximately 30–40cm, depending on the specimen

• Foliage: Fine, dense green needles

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright and naturally cone-shaped

• Growth Rate: Slow-growing

• Approximate Mature Height: Around 90cm–1.5 metres or more over many years

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Soil pH: Neutral to acidic preferred

• Watering: Regular watering during establishment and in dry conditions

• Maintenance: Low; little pruning normally required

• Uses: Rockeries, garden borders, patio containers, small gardens and decorative displays

Care Tips

• Choose the Right Position: Plant in full sun or partial shade. In warmer locations, some protection from intense afternoon sun can help reduce stress.

• Use Well-Drained Soil: Choose moderately fertile soil that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged.

• Water Regularly: Keep the root ball from drying out, especially during the first growing season and in warm weather.

• Care for Container Plants: Ensure pots have drainage holes and check compost moisture regularly, as containers can dry out faster than garden soil.

• Avoid Excessive Pruning: The plant naturally develops its neat conical shape, so routine shaping is rarely necessary.

• Protect from Prolonged Indoor Heat: If used briefly as a decorative Christmas tree, keep it away from radiators and heat sources, maintain the root ball’s moisture and return it outdoors promptly.

• Allow for Gradual Growth: Although compact and slow-growing, the plant will increase in size over time. Choose a container or planting position that accommodates its eventual dimensions.

Choose Picea glauca ‘Conica’ for a compact, elegant evergreen that delivers year-round colour and a naturally sculpted shape. Supplied in a 3-litre pot, this versatile dwarf conifer is perfect for rockeries, patio displays, borders and smaller gardens where a little evergreen structure makes a lasting difference.

The plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.