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Dwarf Alberta Spruce in Atlanta: Short-Lived at Best

Alberta spruce (adapted to Canada) rarely survives more than 5 years in Atlanta. Outdoors: too hot in summer. Indoors: insufficient light. They're attractive but not long-term landscape plants for the humid Southeast.

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