Dwarf Alberta Spruce vs White Spruce - TreeTime.ca

Dwarf Alberta Spruce vs White Spruce

Picea glauca conica

Picea glauca

Dwarf Alberta Spruce
White Spruce

Dwarf Alberta Spruce is a small tree with very dense foliage. It is an attractive specimen in landscape designs and small yards. This plant naturally grows into the classic conical shape, but responds well to shearing and pruning.

Dwarf Alberta Spruce is hardy and disease resistant. However, its thick foliage can collect mildew. Consider planting this tree in an open space where the wind can dry out its needles.

You can use this cultivar as a substitute for cedar or juniper.

White Spruce is a hardy, long-lived evergreen tree. It can grow in many soil types and moisture levels. And it can even tolerate significant amounts of shade. White spruce requires little maintenance and is well suited for use in shelterbelts, privacy screens, hedges, and as an ornamental in an urban setting.

Dwarf Alberta Spruce Quick Facts

White Spruce Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: dwarf white spruce
Other Names: alberta white spruce, canadian spruce, cat spruce, labrador spruce, northern spruce, pasture spruce, porsild spruce, skunk spruce, western white spruce