5 Gal. Dwarf Alberta Spruce Shrub with Aromatic and Soft Evergreen Foliage, Very Low Maintenance and Cold Hardy
- Dwarf alberta spruce is resistant to drought and extreme cold
- Takes a pyramidal structure even without maintenance
- Offers an eye-soothing beauty to the surroundings
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About This Product
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is arguably the most popular coniferous shrub and for very good reasons. Firstly, without any pruning or maintenance required this compact conifer naturally attains a perfectly symmetrical pyramid form. in stark contrast to many of its evergreen relatives, the dense needles of a Dwarf Alberta Spruce are actually quite soft and fuzzy. Although considered a slow growing shrub, this tendency is exactly the reason that Dwarf Alberta Spruce can grow just about anywhere in the United States. This evergreen naturally developed a slow rate of growth in order to live off of less nutrients when coping with extreme fluctuations in temperature that desert, mountain and Northern climates often bring. The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is able to withstand temperatures below minus 45°F and is also incredibly drought-tolerant, using its slow metabolism as a strength to live through the most scorching summers and harshest winters. It will eventually reach a height between 10 ft. and 12 ft. with a spread between 4 ft. and 5 ft., although it could take over 25-years for this compact shrub to reach its full growth potential. with a USDA Cold Hardiness range between 2 and 9. The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is the definition of low-maintenance, its lovely forest-green foliage naturally attains a symmetric pyramidal form and is among the most resilient shrubs grown today.
Highlights
- Among the most popular coniferous shrub in North America
- Compact conifer naturally attains a perfectly symmetrical pyramid form
- Dense needles are quite soft
- Able to withstand temperatures below minus 45°F and is also incredibly drought-tolerant
- Uses slow rate of growth as a strength to withstand scorching summers and freezing winters
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Dimensions
Mature Height (in.) | 120 in. | Mature Width (in.) | 72 in. |
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Additional Characteristics | Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Dog Safe, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Non-GMO | Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
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Average Shipping Height (in.) | 36 in | Best Time to Plant | Year Round |
Bloom Season | No Blossoms | Blossom Color Family | No Blossoms |
Botanical Name | Picea glauca 'Conica' | Common Name Family | Spruce Tree |
Container Size | 5 Gallon(s) | Container Type | Container |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen | Fragrance | Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Shrub | Hardiness Zone | 2 (-50 to -40 F),3 (-40 to -30 F),4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F) |
Mature Height (ft.) | 7-12 | Mature Shrub Height Range (Ft.) | 10-11 Ft. |
Number of plants included (Pack-Size) | 1 | Optimal Soil Condition | Neutral |
Pet Friendly | Safe for Cats, Safe for Dogs | Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 36 |
Returnable | 90-Day | Sun Tolerance | Sun or Shade |
Water Requirements | When soil is dry | Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
Questions & Answers
How do you trim the bush
How tall are they when the come delivered?
If I order today, what is the largest height I can receive?
Is this tree tolerant of juglone? We have several black walnut trees in our 2-acre yard.
How heavy is the tree when it arrives?
Maybe 15 pounds. My soil was quite dry which made it light.
I believe it was about 40 pounds. The 5 gal. container was wrapped in plastic to avoid soil spilling out. The box was about 12"x12"x50".
How tall is this tree when it arrives?
My tree arrived today. After unboxing, the tree measured about 42 inches from top of soil to top of tree. I am very pleased with the look and condition of the tree I received. I will post a picture that was taken right after unboxing and watering.
Approximate height of the 5 gallon dwarf alberta spruce when purchased?
The one I just received is about 36" from top of soil to top of tree and one is roughly 45" tall including the 5 gal. container.
The one I just received is about 42" from top of soil to top of tree. This one is roughly 4 1/2 feet tall including the 5 gal. container.
4 1/2 feet tall
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Sun Tolerance | |||
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Sun or Shade | Sun or Shade | Part Sun | Full Sun |
Hardiness Zone | |||
2 (-50 to -40 F), 3 (-40 to -30 F), 4 (-30 to -20 F), 5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F) | 3 (-40 to -30 F), 4 (-30 to -20 F), 5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F) | 4 (-30 to -20 F), 5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F) | 5 (-20 to -10 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 8 (10 to 20 F), 9 (20 to 30 F) |
Mature Height (ft.) | |||
7-12 | Less than 4 | 4-6 | 4-6 |
Additional Characteristics | |||
Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Dog Safe, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Non-GMO | Cat Safe, Disease Resistant, Dog Safe, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fast Growing, Insect Resistant, Low Maintenance, Non-GMO, Prepotted, Salt Tolerant | Low Maintenance | None Listed |
Common Name Family | |||
Spruce Tree | Feather Grass | Boxwood | Holly |
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