Colorado spruce
Picea pungens 'Pendula'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Root Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Colorado spruce should be watered once every 7-14 days during Spring and Summer, and then once every 21 days during Fall and Winter. The spruce prefers moderate soil moistness, so too much or too little water can be harmful to the plant. It’s best to check the soil moisture before watering in order to ensure it is not waterlogged or too dry. If the soil seems damp, it is best to wait and water it at a later date. Try to water the soil evenly until the water starts draining out from the bottom of the pot. Watering too quickly can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Colorado spruce (Picea pungens 'Pendula') plants need full sunlight to flourished. Generally, they should receive 6 to 8 hours of full sun per day, especially in warmer climates. They also thrive in afternoon shade and can benefit from filtered sunlight for the rest of the day. Colorado spruce are tolerant of high light intensity, so if the plant is placed in a location where light intensity is low, it may require additional hours of direct sunlight to thrive.
pruning
Pruning of Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Pendula') should be done in early spring just as the tree is emerging from its winter dormancy. Pruning should be minimal, removing only dead, broken, or (if desired) overly long branches while avoiding shaping the tree’s overall form; instead, you can let its natural growth habit shape the tree.
