oriental spruce

For Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem'), the amount and frequency of watering depends on the weather conditions and the soil type. In general, water deeply when the soil surface feels dry to the touch, allowing the water to penetrate to a depth of 8 – 10 inches. During the growing season, water the spruce approximately once a week, or as necessary to keep the soil evenly moist. During very hot, dry periods, water more often as needed. Avoid overwatering as this can cause root rot. In winter, reduce watering as the plant is dormant.

Oriental spruce need plenty of sunlight to thrive, and so in order to get the best out of it, the plant should be planted in a location that gets at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can also be kept in an area that receives dappled or still some partially shaded sunlight from the morning to the afternoon. During the summer months, the plant should receive full sun for most of the day. During winter, it should be protected from intense midday sun.

Oriental spruce (Picea orientalis 'Bergman's Gem') should typically be pruned during mid-summer. It is best to prune only when absolutely necessary, as pruning too much or too often can cause the tree to grow in unappealing ways. Light pruning should be done to shape the tree if needed, as well as to remove dead, damaged, and diseased branches. Heavy pruning should be done sparingly, as the large lateral branches of the Oriental spruce cannot handle heavy pruning and may not recover. Always use sharp, sterilized pruners when pruning the Oriental spruce, and remember to prune the tree in a way that encourages it to grow naturally and in a pleasing shape.