Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Alberta Globe' (Dwarf Alberta spruce)
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0.4m max. spread |
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0.3m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Alberta Globe'
Other names: Picea glauca 'Alberta Globe', Dwarf Alberta spruce, Dwarf white spruce
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Genus: Picea
Variety or cultivar: 'Alberta Globe' _ 'Alberta Globe' is a coniferous, dwarf shrub that has a very dense, compact, rounded form. It has dark green foliage and light green new growth. It is very slow growing.
Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Alberta Globe' is: Evergreen
Foliage: Light green in Spring; Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Dense, Rounded to broadly spreading
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Specific pests: Aphids , Pineapple gall adelgid on spruce trees , Red spider mite (box and other)
Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning: No pruning required . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Alberta Globe' (Dwarf Alberta spruce) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation: Grow in moist, free-draining, acidic soil in full sun in a position that is sheltered from cold winds.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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alberta globe
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ive just planted a alberta globe and parts of it have gone brown.whats wrong and whats the cure?help please
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- Posted: Tue. 27th July 2010 14:10
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