Can I Prune A Bird’s Nest Spruce For Height?

Question

I got 2 one gallon BN spruce trees on clearance before I knew much about them… wow, low and slow. They are my babies now, and they are going to be house plants. They will get plenty of bright light at the right color temps, but would like them to be not so short and fat. Can I keep pruning the sides (and stay out of the dead zone) in an attempt to get it to grow more vertical? I have a feeling I am barking up the wrong tree. Thanks. Patrick Hunstiger

Answer 1

Pruning should be done, only, as necessary. It will not force growth upwards, and will slow the growth pretty drastically.

Unfortunately, this is a low, slow grower.

Here is an article that will help you to grow the small shrub:

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