Norway spruce

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Maxwellii') should be watered once every 7-14 days, depending on the season. Water the soil deeply but not too frequently. During the warmer months, water the plant every 7-10 days to ensure adequate moisture for growth. During the winter months, reduce watering to every 10-14 days. Water the soil until the moisture reaches 4-5 inches and ensure the soil is moist before and after watering.

Norway spruces (Picea abies 'Maxwellii') require full sun, which means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. For this species, morning sun is the best, as it allows the plant to dry off after the night and gives a good boost of energy. However, it won't thrive with too much intense or hot sunlight in the afternoon. Depending on location, however, it can tolerate small amounts of afternoon sunshine. Ideally, Norway Spruces should be grown in an area where they receive the maximum sunlight available to them.

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Maxwellii') should be pruned in late winter or early spring when the tree is in its dormant time. Heavy pruning should not be done on any spruce, and any pruning done on Norway spruce should be done judiciously. The best strategy is to prune out any weak, damaged, or dead limbs, thin and open up the canopy to allow light to penetrate to the lowest branches, and remove any crossing branches. Light shaping of the slightly spreading canopy may be done, but should not be overdone, as it will negatively alter the aesthetic form of the tree.