Spruce It Up? Dwarf Alberta Spruce Tree - Picea glauca 'Spruce It Up'

Spruce It Up™ Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca 'Spruce It Up')

The Spruce It Up™ Dwarf Alberta Spruce is a fast-growing, needle-leafed evergreen that brings year-round structure and rich green color to any landscape. Unlike slow-growing conifers, this cultivar fills out quickly while maintaining a naturally neat, pyramidal form that requires minimal upkeep. Buy Spruce It Up™ Dwarf Alberta Spruce online to add instant presence to borders, entryways, containers, and garden beds.

Landscaping Uses

This compact evergreen excels as a focal point along walkways, in foundation plantings, and as a specimen in mixed borders. Plant it in containers on patios and decks for portable seasonal interest, or use multiple trees to create a living screen or hedge effect. Its dense branching and tidy silhouette make it an excellent choice for formal garden designs and contemporary landscapes alike.

Specifications

Height: 13–20 feet at maturity
Width: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Water: Regular, especially during first year
Soil: Well-draining; tolerates various soil types
USDA Zones: 2–8

Why Homeowners Love It

• Rapid growth habit delivers landscape impact in months rather than years
• Naturally symmetrical shape eliminates the need for frequent pruning
• Cold-hardy and deer-resistant for dependable performance
• Thrives in containers and ground plantings across a wide range of climates

Planting & Care

Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Dig a hole slightly shallower than the root ball and at least twice as wide, loosening soil throughout so roots penetrate easily. Backfill while watering to eliminate air pockets. For containers, use a pot one-and-a-half to two times larger than the nursery container. Water deeply and regularly every week during the first growing season, checking soil moisture at 2 inches deep as your guide. In early spring, apply fertilizer to encourage fuller, faster development. Minimal pruning is needed thanks to this spruce's naturally tidy, pyramidal growth habit.