Picea glauca aka Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Taxonomy

Picea glauca, also known as the white spruce, is a species of spruce native to the northern temperate and boreal forests in North America. Originally native from central Alaska to the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland, it has now become naturalized in the far northern United States border states and the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. This upright, evergreen conifer is slow-growing and has a conical, pyramidal shape. Its branches are layered and produce densely-packed blue to dark green needles. The white spruce is a large tree that can reach heights of 15 to 40 meters with a thin, scaly bark. Its crown is narrow and conic in young trees, becoming cylindric in older trees. The needle-like leaves are glaucous blue-green above and blue-white below, with several thin lines of stomata. The pendulous cones are slender and cylindrical, opening to reveal thin, flexible scales. The seeds are black with a slender, pale brown wing. Overall, Picea glauca is an ideal choice for pots or as a specimen plant.

Common names

Dwarf Alberta Spruce, White Spruce, Western White Spruce

How to care for Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Difficulty

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can successfully care for Dwarf Alberta Spruce due to its easy-going nature.

Lighting

Dwarf Alberta Spruce thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Western White Spruce.

Toxicity

The toxicity level of this plant has not been officially confirmed by Ploi. If there is a possibility of ingestion of plant material with an uncertain toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a medical professional.

Region of origin

Dwarf Alberta Spruce’s native range is Northern N. America - Alaska to Newfoundland.


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