white spruce

White spruce (Picea glauca 'Echiniformis') is a robust evergreen conifer that benefits from weekly watering during the growing season. During spring and summer, the soil should be damp but not soggy. Make sure the soil has time to dry out slightly between watering. During fall and winter, the need for watering is much less and the soil should be kept slightly moist. When watering, be sure to water directly on the soil and not on the plant's needles. This is especially important in the winter, when watering on the needles can cause frost damage.

White spruce (Picea glauca 'Echiniformis') is a coniferous evergreen tree that requires direct sunlight for optimal growth and health. The tree prefers full sunlight during the early spring and summer months, and 4-6 hours of direct sun exposure each day is generally enough to ensure healthy growth. In winter months, white spruce is exposed to less light and needs fewer hours of direct sunlight, but can still tolerate up to 4 hours of direct sun. You should avoid planting in areas with excessive shade or late afternoon sunlight, as this can interfere with the growth of the tree.

When pruning white spruce (Picea glauca 'Echiniformis'), it is best to prune in the spring or summer. Prune only when necessary and only remove a few branches at a time. Prune away dead or broken branches, as well as any branches that are crossing over or rubbing against 1 another. Try to maintain the natural form of the tree by carefully pruning away any branches crossing toward the center of the tree. The amount of pruning should be kept to minimal as over-pruning can damage the tree. Before pruning, be sure to follow proper safety precautions including wearing protective eye wear and gloves.