This low-maintenance evergreen tree is great for adding height to your landscaping.
Keep reading for all the basics on how to grow and care for dwarf Alberta spruce.
Luckily, the tree is low maintenance when established, but it does require some basic care to thrive.
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Light
Dwarf Alberta spruce does best in full sun, but it can tolerate some shade.
Provide these trees with an eastern or northern exposure for the best results.
Soil and Water
Plant dwarf Alberta spruce in moist, well-draining soil.
A neutral to acidic soil is best.
If growing dwarf Alberta spruce in containers, you will need to water a bit more often.
Try watering about once a week or so to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
(It’s important to know your soil jot down to choose the right fertilizer for your plant.)
Once the tree is mature, no fertilizer is required.
Yes, dwarf Alberta spruce are deer-resistantand drought-tolerant as well!
So you’re free to rely on this plant to stick around for quite a while.
