Identification: Need help ID this tree

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  1. Nas

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    This is in my backyard and apparently close to 50 years old. Thanks in advance
     

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Dwarf Alberta spruce
     
  3. Nas

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    Thank you!!
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Never seen one pruned up like that before! Makes it look odd.

    Picea glauca 'Conica' for the scientific name.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Should I correct the names on my pics.
    I have labelled them Picea glauca 'Albertiana Conica'

    One near here pruned recently..so ugly....see before and after.


    PICEA  GLAUCA  ALBERTIANA  CONICA 01-04-2008 10-18-19.JPG
    PICEA  GLAUCA  ALBERTIANA  CONICA 02-03-2021 12-01-05.JPG
    PICEA  GLAUCA  ALBERTIANA CONICA 04-07-2020 14-34-49.JPG
    [ PICEA  GLAUCA  ALBERTIANA CONICA  PRUNED 22-11-2020 12-04-30.JPG
     
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    Cleaned the tree up a bit since there were lots of dead twigs within

    Before and after pruning pics
     

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    Margot Renowned Contributor 10 Years

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    I hate to say it but a tree like that should be put out of its misery. I can't think of anything that would mitigate the insensitive 'pruning'. Such a shame!
     

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