Hermann Naue Spruce Tree

1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Remove the stake and ties at planting, as these are only for shipping. Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and about twice as wide, keeping the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, water during extended dry periods, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Avoid consistently wet or waterlogged conditions.

3. Pruning: Little pruning is needed due to its naturally dense, compact habit. Remove dead, damaged, or misplaced branches in late winter or early spring, and avoid cutting back into old, bare wood.

4. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens in early spring if growth is weak or the soil is poor. Avoid overfertilizing, which can encourage loose growth and reduce its compact form.