Alberta Spruce Plant 'Conica'

This bushy, evergreen dwarf conifer has a conical shape with rigid, needle-like 'leaves' of bright lime green which darken as they age, with brown 'buds' forming on the end of the branches.

These trees can be grown in pots and make lovely little Christmas trees (but don't let them dry out as it makes them go brown!). They can also be planted in the ground.

Originated in Alberta, Canadian Rockies but have been seen in the UK since 1700s.

• Evergreen.
• Hardy to -20C (68F).
• Reaches 8ft (2.5m) tall by 5ft (1.5m) wide in 20 years.
• Slow growing (approximately 2"/5cm per year).
• Likes a sunny position.
• Requires well-drained soil.
• Prefers neutral to acidic soil.