Picea glauca var. albertiana 'J.W. Daisy's White'
White spruce ( syn. Daisy's White )
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist, well-drained neutral to slightly acid soil
- Rate of growth: slow-growing
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Initially the needle-like leaves of this compact conifer are a pale cream, but as they mature, they turn yellow-green and finally a richer green. This gives them a very distinctive look in the spring when their new growth is emerging, however being evergreen, their cone-shaped silhouette offers form and interest even in the depths of winter. - Garden care: To maintain the plant's distinctive shape remove any misplaced branches in winter.