"Most people's yards are shrinking. You can't fit the big Norway spruce in the yard, but you might be able to fit one dwarf globe blue spruce." Out: Large shade trees .

These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.

Do you know what’s going on with my dwarf Alberta spruce? Answer: Dwarf Alberta spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’) are notoriously trouble-plagued plants, prone to a number of maladies.

Gardening An evergreen alternative to bug-prone dwarf Alberta spruce and too-big arborvitae: George’s Plant Pick of the Week Published: Aug. 20, 2022, 7:00 a.m.