Norway spruce

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Gregoryana') should be watered deeply but infrequently. Water the soil until it is wet several inches down, but allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. Allow the top of the soil to dry out enough before the next watering that the soil is not soggy. During the active growth season (spring and summer), water your Norway spruce once per week, adjusting the amount and frequency of watering based on weather conditions. During the winter months, water only if the soil is very dry.

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Gregoryana') prefers full sun and is best suited for planting in areas that receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. In areas with intense sunlight, dappled shade is recommended. The tree should be located in a spot that receives light exposure from both the east and west so it receives at least some sun from morning until nightfall. Additionally, plants that receive partial shade on hot days are less likely to suffer from sunscald.

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Gregoryana') should be pruned twice a year: once in late winter or very early spring (before new growth begins) and again in late summer. When pruning in late winter or early spring, the goal is to remove any dead, diseased, or weak limbs as well as opening up the canopy to allow more light and air circulation. When pruning in late summer, the goal is to reduce the size of the tree but not to remove more than 20 - 30% of the overall growth. When removing larger branches, make sure to prune back to a lateral branch to prevent suckers from developing.