To prune or not to prune...that is the question: weeping norway spruce
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Sara Malone Zone 9b
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Help Needed with Weeping Norway Spruce
Comments (2)I don't know if this will work -- we recently moved, so our server isn't connected yet and I had to find some way to post this photo other than emailing it. I think it's looking a little better today, but that might be wishful thinking. It's raining outside right now... I don't see any buds, to be honest. Then again, our mulberry only just started budding. I hope this little guy will make it! Here is a link that might be useful: Link to Bruce the Spruce...See Moreweeping norway spruce, do I plant them now?
Comments (8)Ken thanks for jumping in to assist. I see now that I did not offer enough information so I will answer all your questions 1 by 1. Later on today I will take some photos & post them. I can not right now as it is raining hard. 1. As for the pots. They are the typical black pots that the nurseries use to display the specimens for sale. The sizes of each are listed below next to the description/size of each plant. 2. My location is zone 6a in Pennsylvania between Allentown & the Poconos. 3. About my soil, it is terrible, a mix of clay & pulverized shale, I'm in the Slate Belt area. For all my landscaping I have brought in literally "tons" of enriched topsoil, compost etc. which I have ammended to the planting areas, turning in deeply & well. I have been working on this soil for many years. Right now there is an area in the rear of home (shaded most of the day, early morning sun only) that is ready for planting, drainage would be good & the hose bib is close by if needed. 4. Well if size matters, here goes..... (all measurements taken from where soil & truck meet to top of specimen) Norway Spruce #1 is 3' tall in a black 12"w x 9"h pot. Norway Spruce #2 is 2 1/2' tall in a black 10"w x 9"h pot. Boxwood Spiral is 3 1'2' tall in a 15"w x 12" h pot. 5. When I take the photos later today I will tip these babies out of the pots & shoot photos to show the condition of the roots. 6. Now as for the bargain, the Norwood Spruce were $7.50 ea. & the Spiral Boxwoods were $8.50 ea. At those prices I thought I would give it a try to bring them home & hopefully be able to save them from danger. Even though I am a novice & will follow direction & work hard to protect these guys. My ground is not frozen at this point & I do have a nice shaded area behind my house. I am not sure how you "make sure to keep them dormant", watering, mulching etc in this situation. Any education/input would be greatly appreciated....See MoreHelp with young weeping Norway spruce
Comments (7)I agree that there's no reason to prune. The tree will form a leader but there is no guarantee that it's going to point upward. The question I would be asking is "What's my goal for this tree?" If you want a tree that grows straight up, I would suggest picking one of the longer new branches and staking it vertical. If you want something with more character, let it be....See MoreWeeping Norway Spruce: Need Help Training, Currently Too Short
Comments (31)Unfortunately there was a reason it was the last one at Home Depot at a really good price. It has been in the pot WAY too long, is terribly root bound, was not trained properly prior to you getting it, has sat in the pot for weeks with you, ants have moved into the root ball and made a nest...the plant has been stressed for a long time and is more susceptible to disease and pests. And now it is even hotter than when you first posted. So my advice to you would be plant it as soon as possible (yesterday) and keep it well watered going into the winter, and hope for the best....See Morennmjdklil
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