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White Spruce 'Perfecta' Garden Plant

Picea glauca 'Perfecta', also known as the Dwarf White Spruce, is a compact evergreen conifer renowned for its symmetrical pyramidal form and dense, year-round green foliage. Native to northern North America, this variety brings enduring structure and colour to any outdoor setting, making it a top pick for patios, courtyards, and smaller gardens.

• Botanical Highlights: The 'Perfecta' cultivar is prized for its slow, steady growth—typically reaching up to 1.2m (4ft) tall over many years—making it ideal as a doorstep feature or container specimen.
• Seasonal Impact: Its needle-like leaves retain their fresh green hue through all seasons, providing winter interest when other plants fade.
• Wildlife Value: The dense branches offer shelter for garden birds and support local biodiversity.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Sun & Shade: Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soils; adaptable to slightly acidic or neutral pH.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK (RHS H7), enduring cold winters without protection.
• Irrigation: Water regularly during the first season after planting; established trees are drought tolerant.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring to promote healthy growth.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed—simply remove any dead or damaged branches in late winter if required.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Picea glauca 'Perfecta''s neat shape makes it perfect for flanking doorways or accenting pathways.
• Create winter displays by pairing with heathers (Erica carnea) or winter-flowering pansies in pots.
• Makes a striking centrepiece in mixed evergreen borders or rock gardens where space is limited.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The Picea glauca 'Perfecta' can be planted at any time of year if supplied pot grown, though autumn and spring are ideal for root establishment.
• How fast does it grow?
  This is a slow-growing dwarf variety, typically adding just 10–15cm (4–6in) per year under average conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  Picea glauca 'Perfecta' prefers moist but well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Avoid waterlogged ground for best results.