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Living Christmas Tree - Dwarf Alberta Spruce

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  • Dense and soft needle foliage with a blueish-green tint
  • Matures to 4-5' wide by 6-8' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 3 - 8
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

This living Christmas tree, a Dwarf Alberta Spruce with a decorative burlap wrap, is a wonderfully festive accent for your holiday decorating. The tree is rooted in the soil and shipped with a decorative burlap wrap and red bow.

Use it on patios to frame an entrance, or bring it inside to flank your fireplace. Add lights or small decorations to complete the look and compliment your existing decor. After the holidays, plant your living Christmas tree in your landscape.

This conifer tree is a reliable evergreen landscape fixture that never fails to provide a classic touch all year long. Dense needle foliage is soft to the touch with an eye-catching blueish-green tint. Additionally, this conifer features a naturally pyramidal growth habit, with very little, if any, pruning needed to maintain its form. It naturally maxes out at around 6-8' H 4-5' W.

A slow-growing nature makes trimming infrequent, which means this plant is ideal for topiaries and container garden specimens.

Use it as a screen. Once it reaches an appropriate height, its foliage is impenetrable to the eye. Likewise, the wind will find it difficult to pass through a mature specimen.

Expect birds to find shelter and places to raise their young in these beauties.

Living Christmas Tree Care

This Spruce is primarily suited for colder climates, specifically USDA Zones 3-8. Once fully established, it can withstand temperatures between -40° and -30° F (now that's what I call chilly).

Plant this tree in Full Sun to partial shade for best results.

Water frequently during the first year after planting, 2-3 times per week during average weather conditions, to establish a healthy root system. This will help ensure its success in the years to come.

Fertilize with a high-nitrogen acidic fertilizer in early spring, preferably before it has started to flush out with new growth. Furthermore, reapply fertilizer again at the beginning of summer to encourage faster growth.

Popular Spruce Tree Companion Plants

In many ways, the sky is the limit regarding what goes well with this tree. We recommend planting it with some other cold-hardy evergreens with great texture for a unique rock garden appeal. For instance, the Gold Mop False Cypress really shines alongside it. They both have a slow-growth habit, dynamite texture, and effortless elegance. The Fire Chief Arborvitae and Pancake Arborvitae have similar effects when planted with it. Alternatively, Groundcover Junipers go beautifully with them as well.

Need a bloomer to go with your Spruces too? Rhododendrons like the Southgate Radiance Rhododendron or Southgate Brandi Rhododendron are perfect accents thanks to their thick leaves and gorgeous flowers.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Plant your Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees 3 feet apart for a seamless wall of foliage. Alternatively, space them 6+ feet apart to leave gaps in between your trees.

  • Scientific Name
    Picea glauca 'Conica'
  • Hardiness Zone
    3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Dwarf
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Container
  • Water Needs
    Water-Wise
  • Bloom Season
    None

Growing Zones : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

Map of USDA Zones 3-8

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Living Christmas Tree - Dwarf Alberta Spruce

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This living Christmas tree, a Dwarf Alberta Spruce with a decorative burlap wrap, is a wonderfully festive accent for your holiday decorating. The tree is rooted in the soil and shipped with a decorative burlap wrap and red bow.

Use it on patios to frame an entrance, or bring it inside to flank your fireplace. Add lights or small decorations to complete the look and compliment your existing decor. After the holidays, plant your living Christmas tree in your landscape.

This conifer tree is a reliable evergreen landscape fixture that never fails to provide a classic touch all year long. Dense needle foliage is soft to the touch with an eye-catching blueish-green tint. Additionally, this conifer features a naturally pyramidal growth habit, with very little, if any, pruning needed to maintain its form. It naturally maxes out at around 6-8' H 4-5' W.

A slow-growing nature makes trimming infrequent, which means this plant is ideal for topiaries and container garden specimens.

Use it as a screen. Once it reaches an appropriate height, its foliage is impenetrable to the eye. Likewise, the wind will find it difficult to pass through a mature specimen.

Expect birds to find shelter and places to raise their young in these beauties.

Living Christmas Tree Care

This Spruce is primarily suited for colder climates, specifically USDA Zones 3-8. Once fully established, it can withstand temperatures between -40° and -30° F (now that's what I call chilly).

Plant this tree in Full Sun to partial shade for best results.

Water frequently during the first year after planting, 2-3 times per week during average weather conditions, to establish a healthy root system. This will help ensure its success in the years to come.

Fertilize with a high-nitrogen acidic fertilizer in early spring, preferably before it has started to flush out with new growth. Furthermore, reapply fertilizer again at the beginning of summer to encourage faster growth.

Popular Spruce Tree Companion Plants

In many ways, the sky is the limit regarding what goes well with this tree. We recommend planting it with some other cold-hardy evergreens with great texture for a unique rock garden appeal. For instance, the Gold Mop False Cypress really shines alongside it. They both have a slow-growth habit, dynamite texture, and effortless elegance. The Fire Chief Arborvitae and Pancake Arborvitae have similar effects when planted with it. Alternatively, Groundcover Junipers go beautifully with them as well.

Need a bloomer to go with your Spruces too? Rhododendrons like the Southgate Radiance Rhododendron or Southgate Brandi Rhododendron are perfect accents thanks to their thick leaves and gorgeous flowers.

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