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Picea glauca Conica

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Compact, pyramidal evergreen conifer with blue-green needles. Slow-growing and dense, ideal for small outdoor gardens or containers in temperate climates.

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Pot Size 3-4 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	3-4 in	Out of Stock	$23.95	Buy

Pot Size 11-12 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	11-12 in	In Stock	$90.99	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Family	Pinaceae
Genus	Picea
Species	Glauca
Variety	Conica
Origin	North America
Blooming	Rarely flowers indoors; produces cones in spring outdoors
Leaf Color	Blue-green to silvery-blue
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining soil mix with peat and perlite to prevent root rot

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growing season; reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best color and shape; avoid deep shade

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release conifer fertilizer once in early spring

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required; shape by hand, avoid cutting into brown wood

Pest Control Adelgid Aphid Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

-31° – 86°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

20% – 80%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

10000 – 60000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

2000 – 4500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

40% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1500

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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