Colorado spruce

Colorado spruces need watering every 6-9 days. During hot summer days, they need more frequent watering. Keep the soil moist but not soggy; too much moisture can lead to root rot. Water your Colorado spruce deeply and evenly when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. This will allow the plant to find the water it needs more easily. Avoid wetting the foliage, as this can promote fungal diseases.

Colorado spruce ('Picea pungens 'Hoopsii') is a slow growing evergreen tree that prefers full sun and has been known to tolerate partial shade. This species requires around 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day to grow and thrive. In the spring season, outdoor Colorado spruce should have the full amount of sun exposure from mid-morning sun until late afternoon. However, exposure to mid-day sunlight should be reduced in the summer months due to the intense heat, although some protection during the hottest parts of the day is permissible. During the winter season, Colorado spruce will need some exposure to the sun for the photosynthesis of sunlight in order to remain healthy, but since the days are shorter, less exposure is needed for them to survive and thrive.

Colorado spruce, also known as Picea pungens 'Hoopsii', is an evergreen conifer that is relatively easy to care for and prune. The best time to prune a Colorado spruce is in the late-springtime, shortly after the danger of frost has passed. How much to prune will depend on the size, shape and overall health of the plant. Most pruning can be done by removing dead or weak limbs, as well as cutting off any branch tips that are touching another part of the tree. Other minor pruning can be done to shape and maintain the size of the spruce, especially if the tree is getting too big. When pruning, make sure to only remove live, green growth, and never prune more than 1 third of the total canopy at any 1 time. It is also important to sterilize your pruning tools regularly to avoid transmitting any fungal diseases.