Dwarf Alberta Spruce Picea glauca 'Conica' 5 Gal 30-36"

A perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense green needles which are soft to the touch. Excellent as a miniature Christmas tree in natural form, or as an artistically pruned topiary. Makes a formal statement in the garden. A superb container specimen. Evergreen. Light Needs Full sun, Partial sun Water Needs Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. CARE Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils. Thrives in cold winter, cool summer areas. Site a few feet from structures to allow good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune topiary forms regularly to maintain shape. DETAIL More Information Botanical Pronunciation PY-see-uh GLAW-kuh KOH-nee-ka Lore The genus name Picea translates from the Latin for pitch, a sugar rich gum extracted from spruce trees. Native Americans used its gum as a salve and brewed the resin i