Dwarf Alberta Spruce is the quintessential cone-shaped evergreen. Slow growing to 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide (though I have seen some very old ones that are nearly 10 feet), it forms a dense, cone-ish evergreen statement in the landscape. Use as an accent, or to contrast more natural or informally-shaped plants. There are some named cultivars available, distinguished by needle length, height, and other characteristics.
Grow in well drained, loamy soil. Though spruces typically grow in full sun, in our valley areas this plant performs best in partial shade. Particularly, avoid siting it where it will receive reflective heat from a building, wall, or fence, especially south or west facing. In the winter, this can cause the plant to bud out too ealy, risking cold damage of emerging needles; in the summer such a placement could result in scorching.