The habit of this extremely dense, Alberta-type plant explains it name: short and plump, kind of egg-shaped, like Humpty Dumpty. With nearly equal base width and height, it forms an almost perfect pyramid that is only 2/3 the size of Conica. Botanical Name- Picea glauca ‘Humpty Dumpty’ Pronunciation- PY-see-uh GLAW-kuh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 6 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Best on moist loam, but tolerant of most soils Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ – mini conifer vs bold purple foliage Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, chickadees), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- 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
