white spruce

Water your white spruce regularly, giving it about 1 inch of water each week during the growing season. When the soil is dry to a depth of 3 to 4 inches, add water until it runs out of the bottom of the pot or planter. During dry, hot weather, water deeply twice a week instead. Avoid overwatering your white spruce, as this leads to root rot and other damaging fungal diseases.

White spruce trees prefer full sun exposure with a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, but ideally 8 to 12 hours. They can tolerate some light shade, like a few hours of morning sun and afternoon shade; however, extended or significant shade can cause a decrease in growth and health. White spruce trees do best in climates with cooler summers and prolonged sun exposure during the growing season.

White Spruce (Picea glauca JEAN'S DILLY) should be pruned in late winter/early spring, before new growth emerges. Prune out dead, diseased, or damaged branches first, and then remove lower branches as needed. Also, lightly prune the top of the trees to control size and shape. Pruning should be done judiciously, as it can reduce the overall health of the tree if done too heavily.