Hardiness Zone: 2-6
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Mature Height: 10-12 Feet
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Mature Spread: 5-6 Feet
Buy Big Berta White Spruce online. Looking for the classic beauty of an Alberta Spruce, but with a bolder presence and faster growth? Meet Big Berta White Spruce, a unique cultivar that takes the familiar charm of Picea glauca 'Conica' and amplifies it to create a truly magnificent evergreen.
Imagine the iconic conical shape of an Alberta Spruce, but on a grander scale. Big Berta White Spruce boasts the same captivating juvenile foliage, but with significantly longer needles, creating a lush, textured appearance. Its faster growth rate quickly establishes a more open, statuesque form, making it a standout feature in any landscape.
Born from a fascinating hybridization of P. glauca 'North Star' and P. pungens 'Montgomery', Big Berta White Spruce inherits the best qualities of its parentage: the hardiness of a white spruce and the striking form of a Colorado blue spruce. This robust heritage makes it an excellent choice for northern landscapes, where it can withstand harsh conditions while adding a touch of evergreen elegance.
More than just a beautiful tree, Big Berta White Spruce offers a unique combination of form, texture, and resilience. Its rapid growth allows you to enjoy its majestic presence sooner, while its open form provides a dynamic contrast to more compact evergreens. Whether used as a focal point, a screen, or a specimen planting, Big Berta is sure to make a statement. Bring home Big Berta White Spruce and experience the grandeur of a truly exceptional specimen.
Family: Pinaceae
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Common Name: Spruce
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- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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