Iseli® Jean's Dilly® Spruce Tree

1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location with full sun to light afternoon shade and moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Allow good air circulation, and avoid sites that remain waterlogged or become intensely hot and dry.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, keep the soil evenly moist but not saturated. Check container-grown plants more often, especially during warm or windy weather.

3. Pruning: Little pruning is needed because the plant maintains a naturally dense form. Remove dead or damaged growth as necessary. If shaping is desired, lightly trim only the newest growth and avoid cutting back into bare, older wood.

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