Dwarf White Spruce | Compact Conical Evergreen Shrub

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Dwarf White Spruce

Picea glauca 'Conica'

Perfect Dense Cone Shape • Soft Bright Green Foliage • Ultra-Slow Growing & Neat

$149.00

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Description

The Dwarf White Spruce, or 'Conica', is one of the most popular and reliable dwarf conifers in the world. This incredibly slow-growing, dense cone forms a perfect, soft-green pyramid of fine needles. Its neat, compact habit and bright green color make it an ideal choice for formal accents, foundation plantings, containers, or even topiary. It's a classic, low-maintenance workhorse for adding elegant evergreen structure to small spaces.

An extremely popular, slow-growing dwarf conifer with a perfectly conical, dense form.
Foliage is soft, bright green with fine needles, giving it a fuzzy appearance.
Grows with remarkable symmetry, rarely needing pruning to maintain its shape.
Extremely cold hardy and adaptable, but prefers cool climates and can struggle with intense heat and humidity.
Matures very slowly to about 6-8 feet tall over many decades.
Classic uses include foundation plantings, formal gardens, containers, and rock gardens.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: Dense bright green needles (0.5") radiating around stems.Cones: Rare small pendulous cones (when present).Habit: Perfectly conical form with naturally dense structure.Texture: Fine, feathery appearance
Mature Height: 6-8 ft
Mature Width: 4-5 ft
Growth Rate: Very slow (2-4" per year)
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shad
Soil Preferences:Well-drained, slightly acidic soil.Tolerates clay and sandy soils
Key Advantages:Naturally maintains compact shape.Withstands -50°F (-45°C) temperatures.Deer and drought resistant.Wind and snow resilient
Landscape Uses:Miniature Christmas tree.Formal garden accent.Foundation planting.Container gardening

Faqs

Q: Why are the inner needles on mine turning brown?
A: This is often caused by spider mites, especially in hot, dry, or dusty conditions. The dense foliage is prone to infestation. Hose down the foliage regularly to dislodge mites and increase humidity. Treat with horticultural oil or miticide if severe. It can also be a sign of drought stress.

Q: Can it be pruned into shapes (topiary)?
A: Yes, it is one of the best conifers for topiary. Its slow growth and dense foliage make it ideal for shearing into spirals, pom-poms, or other geometric shapes. Shearing should be done in early summer.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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