Picea glauca ‘Conica’
$153.99
Picea glauca Conica is a dense dwarf evergreen with a formal conical crown and soft bright green needles that mature bluish-green.
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Description
Picea glauca Conica forms a dense, slow-growing evergreen cone with compact branching and soft bright green needles that mature bluish-green. Its formal outline provides year-round structure.
Grow it in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained acidic or neutral soil with good air circulation. It suits foundations, rock gardens, courtyards, and containers.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Synonyms | Picea Conica, Picea glauca 'Conica', Picea glauca var. albertiana, Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica', Picea glauca var. albertiana Conica, Picea glauca var. conica hort., Picea laxa Conica |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Columnar upright, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Cone, Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Foundation Planting, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist, well-drained acidic or neutral soil in full sun or light shade. Maintain good air circulation around the dense crown. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Dwarf White Spruce, Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Dwarf Alberta White Spruce |
| Usps | Dense bright green needles create a formal evergreen cone., Its slow compact growth suits foundations and containers., Provide sun, good drainage, and airflow around the dense crown. |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting in winter or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. |
| Pests | Adelgids, red spider mites, and conifer aphids may occur. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus, needle and stem rust, canker, and root rot may occur. |
| Pruning | No routine pruning is required; remove vigorous reversion shoots promptly. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained during establishment. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun; it also tolerates partial shade. |