Picea pungens - Blue spruce

continental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 3-4 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted.

alpine : Every 4-5 weeks water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually 0-1 buckets of water are used.

mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 2-3 buckets of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 2-3 weeks should go by between irrigations.

continental : For the the Picea pungens let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
The Picea pungens can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the the Picea pungens to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Picea pungens can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Picea pungens is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Picea pungens : Trees usually need fertilization during the winter months; let’s remember to enrich the soil when we intend to plant a new tree.