Living Christmas Tree - Dwarf Alberta Spruce Tree
Living Christmas Tree - Dwarf Alberta Spruce Tree - 1 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
This living Christmas tree with a decorative burlap wrap is a wonderfully festive accent for your holiday decorating. The tree is rooted in 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, take your living Christmas tree and plant it in your landscape.
A true landscaping treasure, the Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 proves impenetrable to the eye. Likewise, the wind will find it difficult to make it through a mature specimen.
Expect birds to find shelter and places to raise their young in these beauties.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce Tree Care
This Spruce is primarily suited for colder climates, namely USDA Zones 3-8. It's capable of withstanding temperatures between -40° and -30° F once fully established (now that's what I call chilly).
Plant this tree in Full Sun to Part Shade for best results.
Water frequently during the first year after planting to establish a healthy root system, 2-3 times per week during average weather conditions. This will help to ensure its success in the years to come.
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce Tree grows best in rich soil with good drainage.
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 Dwarf Alberta 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
Care & Use
Spacing Recommendations
Spacing Recommendations
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Scientific Name
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Hardiness Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Sun ExposureFull Sun to Part Shade
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Evergreen or DeciduousEvergreen
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FeaturesAttracts Birds / Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Dwarf
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Feature ColorGreen
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UsesContainer
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Water NeedsWater-Wise
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Bloom SeasonNone