Picea Glauca Conica December - Premium Dwarf Alberta Spruce 60-80cm
Picea Glauca Conica December - Premium Dwarf Alberta Spruce 60-80cm
Premium Dwarf Alberta Spruce for Year-Round Beauty
The Picea glauca conica 'December' is a stunning dwarf conifer that brings elegant structure and evergreen colour to your garden throughout the year. Standing 60–80cm tall, this compact Alberta spruce features dense, bright green foliage with a perfect conical shape — ideal for pots, patios, and formal planting schemes.
Key Features & Benefits
- Compact size ideal for small gardens, patios, and containers
- Naturally symmetrical conical shape requires minimal pruning
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
- Hardy and low-maintenance once established
- Perfect for topiary displays and architectural planting
Planting & Care
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. This dwarf spruce is frost-hardy and thrives in UK conditions.
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Planting Instructions
Picea glauca conica 'December' is supplied as a pot-grown specimen and can be planted year-round, though spring and autumn are ideal. Follow these steps for best establishment:
- Choose a position in full sun to partial shade. Full sun produces the most compact, dense growth.
- Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and to the same depth as the pot.
- Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Add grit to heavy soils to improve drainage.
- If growing in a container, use a peat-free ericaceous compost and ensure the pot has drainage holes.
- Water thoroughly after planting and regularly throughout the first growing season.
- No pruning required — the naturally symmetrical conical form develops without intervention.
- Protect from harsh drying winds, which can scorch the fine foliage, especially in winter.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a pot-grown specimen at approximately 60–80cm in height. A slow-growing dwarf conifer with a naturally neat conical habit.
- Height at dispatch: approximately 60–80cm.
- Mature height: 2–3 metres over many years (growth rate approximately 5–10cm per year).
- Mature spread: 1–1.5 metres — ideal for containers and small garden spaces.
- Dense, symmetrical conical form with fine, bright green needles.
- Supplied in a nursery pot, ready to plant or display on arrival.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched as a pot-grown specimen, carefully packaged to protect the foliage and root ball during transit.
- Delivered by courier or pallet carrier depending on size — delivery method confirmed at checkout.
- Typical dispatch within 3–5 working days of order.
- Packaged securely to prevent movement and foliage damage in transit.
- For large or multiple orders please contact us to discuss delivery arrangements.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Picea glauca conica 'December' is a cultivated dwarf cultivar of the White Spruce, originating from North America. While not a native UK species, it offers some garden wildlife value:
- Dense evergreen foliage provides shelter and nesting cover for small garden birds.
- Hardy and long-lived — a durable, low-input plant that requires no pesticides or feeding once established.
- Non-invasive and not listed as a UK invasive species concern.
- Suitable for patio growing, reducing the need for additional garden planting space.