Norway spruce

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Parsoni') should be watered when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry. During the first 3 months after planting, water the Norway spruce 2-3 times per week. As the plant matures, water it once per week. During periods of hot weather, you may need to increase the frequency of watering to once every 3-4 days or when the soil feels dry. Young trees should receive 1-2 gallons of water each time they are watered. Established trees should receive up to 5 gallons. Water the root systems evenly and make sure to not exceed the recommended amounts.

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Parsoni') require full sunlight for optimal growth, preferably in the morning so the plant can utilize the energy and nutrients for photosynthesis and growth. However, too much direct sunlight can dry out the soil and cause its needles to sunburn, so it should be planted in a spot with some partial shade to protect the delicate foliage. In general, 6-8 hours of sunlight per day is sufficient.

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Parsoni') should be pruned during the early spring months. Generally, the best time to prune this plant species is from early March to mid-April, depending on the region. It's important not to prune too much as this could leave the plant vulnerable to pests and diseases. Pruning Norway spruces requires light pruning rather than heavy pruning. This should include removing dead, weak, or damaged branches and lightly trimming back shoots to maintain the desired shape and size.