Identification: ID Shrub #4 in SW Ontario

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  1. Pax

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    I moved into my first house and have a bunch of shrubs in the front yard. I need to figure out how to prune them, and I'm totally clueless about plants.

    Shrub #4 (Located in SW Ontario)
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Dwarf Alberta Spruce Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'. Best not pruned other than to remove dead foliage, or any stray shoots that develop vigorous non-dwarf growth.
     
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    Excellent. Do you think I'm safe to assume that, since it is a dwarf, it is OK to keep it this close to the foundation? I wondered whether the roots might damage the foundation if this tree gets too big.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, safe to keep close up, as long as you prune out any vigorous shoots that might appear.
     
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    Great. Appreciated the follow up. Thanks!
     
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