Pruning Overgrown Dwarf Alberta Spruce: Annual Tip Removal Only

No Hard Cutbacks on This Species

Dwarf Alberta spruces "no longer dwarfs"—got tall. Owner wants to top and trim.

Remove new growth (candles) each fall. Never cut into old wood—deforms permanently, may not recover shape.

If already too large, gradual tip removal maintains size. Drastic reduction ruins the conical form forever.

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