Picea glauca 'Elf'

Also Known As

Elf Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 4"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Picea glauca 'Elf' plant details

Picea glauca 'Elf' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea glauca 'Elf'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, miniature, rock garden, trough garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Elf'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Picea glauca 'Elf' - This Alberta-type gem grows extremely slowly and forms a dense globe with short, fine needles that emerge blue-green in spring. Ideal for rock garden, trough or miniature railroad. A witch's broom found on Picea glauca 'Conica'.

By: Kigi Nursery

Growing less than one-inch a year this is a great selection for containers, troughs, and other areas where space is a premium.

By: Bloom River Gardens

DWARF. This Alberta-type gem grows extremely slowly and forms a dense globe with short, fine needles that emerge blue-green in spring. Ideal for rock garden, trough or miniature railroad. A witch's broom found on Picea glauca 'Conica'.