.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Dwarf Alberta Spruce Spiral Topiary Picea glauca 'Conica' Spiral Description A compact, cone-shaped evergreen tree featuring dense, bright green foliage. Perfect for small gardens or as an accent plant, it maintains its shape with minimal pruning, providing year-round visual interest. Suggested Uses Ideal for landscape borders, formal gardens, container planting, and creating evergreen focal points. Its tidy form makes it suitable for topiary and decorative plantings. Plant Details Botanical Name: Picea glauca 'Conica' Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce Size & Growth: Up to 6 ft tall with a 3-4 ft spread; slow-growing, about 3-6 inches per year Hardiness Zones: 2-6 Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, and needle-like Bloom Time: Does not produce notable flowers Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not suitable Grows Well With: Other conifers, evergreen shrubs, and low-maintenance perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Select a sunny location with well-drained soil; space adequately to accommodate growth. Soil Moisture: Keep moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral pH Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; trim to maintain shape as desired Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and thawing; mulching recommended in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery; ensure good drainage Fertilization: Feed with balanced, slow-release fertilizer early spring Special Care: Water regularly during dry periods; avoid compacting soil around roots