People throughout the country do not often get to enjoy these towering evergreens because of climate limitations.
Light
A white spruce will grow and perform its best whenplanted in full sun.
The species can also manage in partial shade without a noticeable impact.
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Certain cultivars will perform better in certain conditions, which should be noted before you purchase one.
Unlike some conifers, it is not fussy regarding pH and soil consistency.
This species loves cold weather; it thrives in frigid winters and cool summers and suffers in the heat.
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Fertilizer
The white spruce does not require any supplemental fertilizer.
This is whybotanical names are so important.
Pruning
There is no need to prune white spruce to shape or form it.
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It only needs maintenance pruning (removing dead, dying, and damaged branches).
They will grow as intended and will only need to be pruned if branches are creating a hazard.
Propagating White Spruce
White spruce is most easily propagated by cutting or grown from seed.
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Usually, these diseases are not fatal but can be very unsightly.
The most common pests you will find arespider mitesand bagworms.
Botanical oils and insecticidal soaps can help with the problem.
A white spruce tree can get as tall as 60 feet.
For cultivars of the white spruce, the maximum height could be 6 inches or 60 feet.
No, white spruce trees are not messy, since the plant keeps its needles throughout the year.
But a small micro white spruce cultivar can happily live in an appropriately sized pot.
