white spruce
Picea glauca 'Conica'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 6
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Soil:
Acidic
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
White spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’) are hardy and adaptable plants that require moderate watering to keep them healthy. For best results, water your white spruce plant deeply once or twice a week during the growing season (spring to early fall) to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water more frequently during hot spells, providing up to 1 inch of water per week. In winter, water every 3–4 weeks, reducing the amount gradually as temperatures dip.
sunlight
White spruce (Picea glauca 'Conica') plants require full sun exposure in order to thrive. This means that during the growing season they should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In regions with long and hot summers, the trees may need some shade during the hottest parts of the day to prevent scorching. Additionally, the soil for the white spruce should be moist but well drained and the surrounding area should be free of competing vegetation.
pruning
White Spruce (Picea glauca 'Conica') should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before the new growth begins. Pruning should be done to remove dead or dying branches and to trim the crown to promote balanced growth. Care should be taken not to over prune as this can cause significant damage to the plant. If a more drastic pruning is needed, it is best done over multiple growing seasons. Make sure all tools are sterilized and sharp before pruning, and prune in a manner that prevents stem and branch dieback.
