Tree Caring and Planting Information
Spruce Trees (Picea)
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Blue Spruce
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Norway Spruce
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Serbian Spruce
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"Picea Pungens Glauca"
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"Picea Abies"
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"Picea Omorika"
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Serbian Spruce
Tall,
stiff-needled, pyramidal tree, A Serbian Spruce tree will grow in almost any
soil and can reach a mature height of 50'. Originating in Yugoslavia, this evergreen
tree has adapted very well to the United States. Its two-toned
needles and weeping branches form a narrow pyramidal crown. Planted close
together, their dense foliage makes an excellent windbreak. Spruce cones form
in summer. This tree requires very little maintenance and performs best in
partial to full sun in alkaline or acidic soil. It is best to prune this
evergreen tree in early summer after it is done growing. Hardy
between zones 4-8.
Blue
Spruce
Tall,
stiff-needled, pyramidal tree, a Blue Spruce tree will grow in almost any soil
and can reach a mature height of 50'. Its narrow to broad pyramidal form is
created by stiff horizontal branches that reach to the ground. Mature
needlelike leaves are gray-green to blue-green, while young growth is silvery
blue-gray. Planted close together, their dense foliage makes an excellent
windbreak or screen. A Blue Spruce is the most common and one of the most hardy
of all spruces. A Blue Spruce makes an excellent Christmas tree. Spruce cones
form in summer. This tree requires very little maintenance and performs best in
partial to full sun in alkaline or acidic soil. It is best to prune this
evergreen tree in early summer after it is done growing. Water frequently the
first year. Hardy between zones 2-8.
Norway
Spruce
Tall,
stiff-needled, fast growing pyramidal tree, a Norway Spruce
tree will grow in almost any soil and can reach a mature height of 50' - 70'.
This evergreen has deep green thin needles on slightly weeping branches. A
Norway Spruce will thrive in cold or hot climates and is very drought tolerant.
Planted close together, their dense foliage makes an excellent windbreak or
screen. A Norway Spruce makes an excellent Christmas tree when young. Spruce
cones form in summer. This tree requires very little maintenance and performs
best in partial to full sun in alkaline or acidic soil. It is best to prune
this evergreen tree in early summer after it is done growing. Water frequently
the first year. Hardy between zones 3-8.
Bare-root
trees will arrive to you in a plastic tube via the United States Priority Mail
or UPS. The roots will be wrapped in damp shredded paper to insure freshness.
The tops of some trees have been intentionally cut back to encourage branching
and to help the tree survive the transplant. All bare-root trees will need
planted as quick as possible. Even if it is still cold outside, plant your tree
shortly after it arrives and water thoroughly and frequently. Dig a hole
approximately twice the size of the tree's root. Fill the bottom half of the
hole with topsoil and plant the tree in the top half with the base of the tree
at the soil line or just below. Mulch your tree with 2" of shredded
hardwood bark to insulate the roots and prevent water from evaporating around
the tree. Your newly transplanted tree will need a lot of care the first year.
It is not uncommon for a newly planted tree to die back a little or even loose
its first set of leaves the first year. Do not fertilize your tree the first
year, but do give it plenty of water. Once your tree is established (after the
first year), it will require little care.
