Norway spruce

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Weeping Blue') require an average of 1 of water per week. Water the tree deeply, enough to saturate the roots and the surrounding soil. Water the tree during the growing season in late spring to fall, and less frequently in winter. Make sure the soil does not dry out during hot summer days; a deep watering once a week or less is usually sufficient for the Norway spruce.

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Weeping Blue') prefers full sun exposure, which means it should be exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours of the day. In extreme heat, providing it with some afternoon shade would be beneficial. Although some shade throughout the day is acceptable, too much shade may cause the needles to turn greenish-yellow or fade in color.

Norway spruce should be pruned twice a year, once during late winter or early spring and again during early summer. During the late winter or early spring prune no more than 1/3 of the tree’s branches. This will help promote a stronger, healthier tree. During early summer, selectively prune any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, as well as branches that cross or rub against each other. Take care to avoid over-pruning, as this could reduce foliage density and cause the tree to become sparse.