Picea glauca Big Berta #6
Picea glauca Big Berta #6
Big Berta White Spruce
Dwarf, narrow habit
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Not your typical Dwarf Alberta Spruce. It has the same Conica type juvenile foliage but the needles are much longer and growth rate is much faster, resulting in a more open form. Hybrid ofPicea glaucaNorth Star andP. pungensMontgomery, its a hardy choice for northern landscapes.
Botanical Name- Picea glauca 'Big Berta'
Pronunciation- PY-see-uh GLAW-kuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 12 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Best on moist loam, but tolerant of most soils
Current Size- #6
Bloom Color- Inconspicuous
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- FALL IN LOVE Sweetly Japanese Anemone – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; water deeply during drought and fertilize sparingly.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Avoid over-pruning.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a conifer-specific fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent soggy conditions.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Spruce budworms, needle rust
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