Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea glauca 'Achat' Pinaceae

Other names

Dwarf White Spruce

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Iseli Nursery

Description

Picea glauca Achat™ is a slower growing, more compact version of the familiar and very popular P.a. Conica™ (Dwarf Alberta Spruce). The thick coating of fine needles emerge a pale yellow in spring. Foliage color has changed to green by early summer. The dense foliage and tight form make Achat™ a good prospect for use as a holiday tree. Moist, well-drained soil and full sun will allow this hardy plant to thrive. Garden Size: 3™H x 1.5™W Dwarf: 2-4³/year.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

dwarf conifer, foliage characteristics