Colorado spruce
Picea pungens 'Montgomery'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Colorado Spruce is a species of coniferous evergreen tree that should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the weather. During the spring and summer months, it should receive 1-2 inches of water per week, either from rainfall or supplementary watering. During the winter months, water it only when the soil appears dry. When giving Colorado Spruce supplemental water, it should be done slowly and thoroughly so that the water has time to percolate to the root system. Remember that if an area gets frequent rain, you should only water your plant if the soil is noticeably dry.
sunlight
Colorado Spruce requires moderate to full sun (at least 4 to 6 hours daily) for optimal health. It can (in some cases) tolerate partial shade, but growth and foliage color may be affected. It prefers cooler climates, and can withstand some winter cold with temperatures reaching as low as -20 degrees.
pruning
Colorado spruce (Picea pungens 'Montgomery') should be pruned in late winter or early spring depending on its size and growth habit. For smaller trees, prune back shoots that are growing aggressively, or crossed branches. Also remove deadwood, which can be recognized by its gray color. If trying to maintain a certain shape, also prune for form. Depending on the size of the tree and desired shape, prune just enough to reduce the overall size with out drastically changing its form. Always ensure to not remove too much of the naturally showing like or delicate branch structure.
