Note: They do not tolerate soggy soil they prefer moist but well-drained conditions.įertilizer: You can fertilize regularly with a slow-release, evergreen fertilizer in its first season. Move the hose to a different spot under the tree every 20-25 minutes (set a timer so you don't forget!) until you've watered all the way around the tree. For deep watering, set your hose under the tree, and let it run on a slow trickle. For the first few years, they should be watered regularly, especially during hot and dry weather. Watering requirements: Newly planted trees should be watered deeply once or twice per week until a hard frost hits.
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Ideally, the base of the trunk should be an inch or two above the soil level when you've filled in around the root ball. Give it space: Some of the larger varieties can get up to 60 feet tall and 25 feet wide! Make sure they have room to grow and are not going to crowd other trees, houses, fences, sidewalks, or the road when they're fully grown.ĭig a wide hole: Norway spruces don't need an especially deep hole, but the roots appreciate room to spread out. While they don't require fussy soil prep or special products, there are a few things to keep in mind when planting Norway spruce trees.
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Our first frost in Indianapolis is usually around the middle of October, so get planting soon! How to Plant The best time to plant a Norway spruce tree is in the spring or early fall-try to get yours planted a minimum of 6 weeks before the first frost. If size is an issue, luckily, there are many varieties of Norway spruce trees-from tall to shrub to columnar and dwarf varieties-it’s just a matter of what suits your landscape design. With their rapid growth and high tolerance of urban pollution, they are trees that thrive in Indianapolis and make excellent choices for shelterbelts, windscreens, privacy or reforestation. Norway spruce will happily grow in acidic soils that many other species won’t tolerate, but it does not tolerate drought well, preferring moist but well-drained soils. These beautiful, iconic evergreens grow fast, adding 2-3 feet every year until it reaches a mature height (40-60 feet), and can thrive in USDA growing zones 3-8 (Indianapolis ranges from zone 5b to 6a). With a vast range across much of Europe and naturalized forests in North America, it is a resilient and adaptable evergreen. It may be one of the most iconic trees in Western culture It may also be one of the most versatile.
When you imagine the classic Christmas tree, there's a good chance you're picturing a Norway spruce.
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