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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    October 2, 2013
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    I would recommend placing them in a sheltered location such as against the foundation of a house or building. Then make sure that the pot itself is insulated in some way. Piling up leaves around the pot or wrapping it in layers of bubble wrap and burlap will both work.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    Most garden center and nursery retailers should have this tree, or can at least point you in the right direction. You can perform a local search for your area to find someone close.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    October 10, 2014
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    Yes, this is the typical dwarf Alberta spruce. It is usually tagged like yours at 5', although its mature height is more like 10'; it grows so slowly, though, it will take 50 years to attain that height.
    No, I'm sure it doesn't just magically grow that way. However, it grows so slowly that keeping its shape should not be difficult.
    They are commonly used near the driveway.
    This article has more information: http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/3010/3010-1475/3010-1475.html

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    October 26, 2014
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    That is going to depend on what fertilizer you use. The package should have directions, either measurement/gallon of water, or weight/sq ft. In the latter case, you would determine what area you will cover with the water, and put the appropriate amount of fertilizer in the tank.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2015
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    Here is an excellent article that will help you.

    http://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edcomm/pdf/bul/bul0644.pdf

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 12, 2016
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    Conifers do actually lose their needles at some point, just not all at once.
    Spruces generally hold their needles much longer then other conifers, but they too will shed their older needles to be replaced with newer ones.
    Here are a couple of links with more information.

    https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/horticulture/normal-fall-needle-drop-in-conifers
    http://byf.unl.edu/natural-needle-drop

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 7, 2016
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    Your Birds Nest likely had a more intense color when you first purchased it. I can speak from experience as I just planted a Bird's Nest last year.
    There is a variety of dwarf Blue Spruce that is called a Globe Blue Spruce. It has a taller shape then a Birds Nest but could be mistaken for a Bird's Nest in it's smaller growth state.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/birds-nest-spruce/birds-nest-spruce-care.htm

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