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Tiny Tower® Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea glauca var. conica 'MonRon'

Sku #1937

This handsome conifer has an excellent pyramidal form, with a dwarf habit that is perfect for smaller gardens. The dense bright green foliage turns an attractive gray-green when mature. Outstanding as an accent, small specimen or container plant. Well-suited for formal topiary. Evergreen.

  • Light Needs
    Partial to full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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Key Feature
Handsome Dwarf Conifer
Light Needs
Partial to full sun
Landscape Uses
Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Topiary, Wildlife Garden
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:PY-see-uh GLAW-kuh KOH-nee-ka
Plant type:Conifer
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth habit:Compact, Pyramidal
Growth rate:Slow
Average landscape size:Slow growing; reaches only 4 to 6 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
Special features:Bird Friendly, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Road Salt, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Conifer; prized for foliage.
Garden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic
Companion PlantsMaiden Grass (Miscanthus); Lavender (Lavandula); Spirea (Spiraea); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea)
Care
Care Information
Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils. Thrives in cold winter, cool summer areas. Site a few feet from structures to allow good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to maintain shape.Pruning time: winter.
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