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- Q.Pruning A Blue Spruce - I have a blue spruce about five feet tall. It is growing well, but at the four-foot level there ...
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- Q.Blue Spruce - I have two CO Blue Spruce plugs that grew about 4 inches when I put them into peat pots...I was ...
- Q.How To Grow Blue Spruce Conifers In TN? - Are there any special planting conditions and/or any special dirt or fertilizer?
- Q.Blue Spruce Tree Pinecones - We have a small Colorado blue spruce tree, 3 feet tall, planted one year ago, that is getting tiny pinecones. ...
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- Q.Blue Spruce - Dear Expert, 15 years ago we planted a Blue Spruce in the corner of our yard. I had told the landscaper ...
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Kent R Burnham on
March 7, 2018
Spokane, WAQ.Pruning a blue spruce
I have a blue spruce about five feet tall. It is growing well, but at the four-foot level there is a bare space of about one foot where no branches have grown. Now it is growing a top notch above the blank space. Is there a way I can prune it to force growth in the blank space?
- Answered by
Lee M on
March 8, 2018A.Pinching back new growth on candles in spring will encourage the tree to push out further new growth throughout the rest of the growing season. I would also recommend a deep root feeding in early spring to give your tree a boost. Just a note: Blue Spruce require full sun. Shading or too much moisture on any part of the plant can encourage a disease called needle cast, in which needles turn a purplish-brown and die back. Bare areas on the tree can be an early sign.
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- Asked by
Cheryl Kelley on
April 15, 2018
86322Q.Container grown blue spruce
I reported 2 blue spruce trees into 100 gal containers. They are doing very well putting out new growth on 3 sides. The 4th side on both trees has not put on any new growth. I need to know if there might be a reason for this or if it is a natural growth pattern?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 15, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This can be natural, and will mean that the pot needs to be rotated. This can help achieve even growth patterns. If this is not possible, then the growth may continue to be slow on that side, but it will not hurt the overall health of the tree.
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May 20, 2018Q.Blue Spruce
I have two CO Blue Spruce plugs that grew about 4 inches when I put them into peat pots...I was transporting them to AK, and needed them to be portable for a bit. On my way home, the new growth wilted and does not seem to be 'coming back'. Should I clip them off? Or just let them be? I don't want them to split into 2 tops. They are both about 5-6" tall. Also, how big should they grow before I put them in the ground? Thanks for your advice, Kara
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 21, 2018A.Continue to care for them and see if they come back. If the roots dried out, you will need to wait and see what damage was done.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/colorado-blue-spruce/care-for-colorado-spruce.htm
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thecabbagepatch2018 on
July 25, 2018
Carroll County TNQ.How to grow Blue Spruce Conifers in TN?
Are there any special planting conditions and/or any special dirt or fertilizer?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 28, 2018
Certified ExpertA.I am also in Tennessee, and we can grow them here. We sit right at the edge of where they can survive, so protection from summer heat will be crucial. Just make sure to plant somewhere that receives some shade during the afternoon heat. As for the cold... These trees are cold champions.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/colorado-blue-spruce/care-for-colorado-spruce.htm
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Anonymous on
August 6, 2018Q.Blue spruce tree pinecones
We have a small Colorado blue spruce tree, 3 feet tall, planted one year ago, that is getting tiny pinecones. When they appeared this spring, they were a purple color, now they are green. Another blue spruce from the same nursery, planted at the same time, and the same size, has no pine cones. Are the pinecones okay or are they a sign of distress for the tree? Is it normal? Should we pick off the pine cones? The trees were given in memory of my Dad who died so they are special to us and we want them to live long and healthy lives. Any advice you can give us would be greatly appreciated! MariBeth Schneidermb@hotmail.com
- Answered by
drtreelove on
August 8, 2018A.The pine cones are normal, no need to pick them. They will mature and fall off on their own. I'm not sure why the twin doesn't have cones yet but give it time.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/colorado-blue-spruce/care-for-colorado-spruce.htm
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Chleonh on
August 9, 2018 - Answered by
drtreelove on
August 10, 2018A.I suspect a pest or disease condition. We don't know your geographical location, but this article from Michigan covers some possibilities.
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/what_is_spruce_decline_and_what_should_you_do_about_it
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Anonymous on
September 3, 2018Q.Blue Spruce
Dear Expert, 15 years ago we planted a Blue Spruce in the corner of our yard. I had told the landscaper I was worried about blocking my view and he said this was a dwarf Spruce. I'm getting very concerned as to whether this is a dwarf or an actual blue spruce. It now has blocked my view and I'm worried the tree is going to grow and grow. Of course, it is the most beautiful healthy Blue Spruce you've ever seen! (Ironic because I planted $100s of dollars on plants that didn't survive, the plant I wouldn't mind dying, looks like it will live till the end of time.). I've pair for two arborist to come out and identify if this is in fact a dwarf or a full size Blue Spruce. We need to take action if it is a full size. Can you give me any ideas as to how to assess if this is a dwarf or a giant?
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 4, 2018A.Even a dwarf spruce can get as tall as 13 feet. Even it is a dwarf tree. It is likely taller than most people attribute to dwarf trees. A fully mature standard spruce is no small tree... Towering well over 30 feet tall. A dward of one of these is still a large tree. I hope your issue is resolved soon.
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