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January 14, 2022Q.We Planted A Christmas Tree Pod On Christmas Eve. It’s Sprouted And Not Sure What The Next Step Should Be?
The seed is a Norway spruce (picea shoes) on the package it just says. Plant the pod and watch me grow? I wasn't expecting it to sprout this soon, my son and I would like the two sprouts to grow properly. Should I wait till they are bigger or do it soon? And what soil or compost would be best? I intend to keep them growing in pots so I can move in and out of the house for a few years then absently move and plant in the garden. Any help would be much appreciated as Google and youtube haven't been helpful for the sprout on how/when to repot them.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Kind of strange it came in a pod. Norway spruce (Picea abies) seeds come from pine cones. I'm including a link with a photo of a spruce seedling, so you will know soon enough if it is indeed a spruce. I'm also having trouble finding that cultivar name. You can move it outside when it is about 6 inches tall (in spring or fall). It won't survive years in the home. Also, they are huge trees, not usually appropriate for residential yards.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/spruce/propagating-spruce-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/spruce/norway-spruce-tree-info.htm
https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/norway-spruce#destination
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May 9, 2025Q.An Expensive Live Christmas Tree From Scotland Looks Dead After Six Months
An expensive live Christmas tree from Scotland looks dead after six months
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 12, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Hello:
Thank you for sending us your gardening question.
It doesn't look like it was planted in the ground. Is it in a container? You may want to contact the vendor because a lot of reputable sources will guarantee their trees and shrubs for a year. You can tell if it is still alive by scratching off some bark. If it is green underneath, it is still alive.
It is hard to keep an evergreen alive indoors during the holiday season. Dry, warm air is very damaging. As soon as the holidays are over, it should be planted outside. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/plant-your-christmas-tree.htm
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